Parents of local Little League, coach pitch, t-ball and softball league participants are asked to be aware of upcoming plans to take team and individual pictures of players.

By Sam WallerMoran track and field athletes had a busy week with meets at the high school, junior high and elementary levels.The high schoolers are making their final outing before the district meet Thursday, April 6 (today), at Hermleigh’s Wind Energy Relays.

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 Sam WallerMoran Volunteer Fire Department will conduct its annual Easter egg hunt at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Moran city park.

Jill Hamilton Cauble passed away April 4, 2023.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at the family farm outside of Moran with Anthony Ceder officiating.

Dorothy Churchill, age 91 of Albany, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday, Apr. 5 at the Albany Cemetery with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Melinda L. LucasWith sunny weather and spring temperatures in the forecast for this Saturday, April 1, families are invited to the Old Jail Art Center to explore the centuries-old spring tradition of Ukrainian Pysanky.

By Donnie A. LucasRenovations are currently underway to transform the former Fort Griffin Restaurant and Beehive Saloon into a home for The Goodnight Steakhouse & Saloon, according to operating partner Michaela Smith.

By Donnie A. LucasFor a second consecutive year, the Albany High School band earned a pair of Division I ratings at the UIL Region 2 East Zone Concert and Sight Reading contest in Abilene on Tuesday, March 28 to earn the coveted Sweepstakes Award for the group.

By Melinda L. LucasA head-on collision near Lueders in the northwest part of Shackelford County on Tuesday morning about 7:25 a.m. left one man dead and another injured.