By Sam WallerMoran ISD is hosting Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, April 6 (today).Following breakfast, students in Pre-K through third grade will have an Easter egg hunt on the football field.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the April distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, April 13 and Friday, April 14.The date was pushed back from the usual first full week schedule because of the Easter weekend.

By Melinda L. LucasDates for state-required testing for both elementary and secondary students have been pushed back in the school year by about two weeks, with both STAAR and end-of-course (EOC) tests administered during April and May.

By Sam WallerWhile the state-wide outlook for the spring turkey season is a little brighter than last year, prospects for Shackelford County are still down.“It’s very poor,” game warden Jacob Mort said. “I know a lot of people are not allowing lease hunters to come.

By Sam WallerFour junior members of Shackelford County 4-H competed in the District 7 Fashion Show, held Tuesday, March 28 at Llano.“This contest is very diverse,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said. “There are a lot of different categories, a lot of events you can enter.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions won three titles and advanced entries in all five draws last week at the District 10-2A tennis tournament, also winning the girls and boys team trophies as well as the overall team championship.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions had a big week on the mound and at the plate in sweeping District 8-2A baseball games against Haskell and Stamford, getting shortened no-hitters from Cole Chapman and Tyler Chapman in the run-rule victories.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions, led by individual medalist Ayden Balliew, made the shots they needed in 36 holes of the District 10-2A golf tournament, holding off Haskell by two shots for the team title and claiming the district championship for the second time in three years.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions track and field teams made their final outing before district on Thursday, March 30 at the Golden Shoes Relays in Clyde.The District 10-2A meet is being held Thursday, April 6 (today), at Cisco. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Cubs seventh grade boys won the team title at the District 10-2A junior high track meet Saturday, April 1 at Hamlin.The seventh grade boys scored in 12 of 17 events to total 146½ points and edge Anson for the title.