By Melinda L. LucasA 4.5-hour meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors on March 1 was conducted mostly in closed session, but there were a few action items during the evening.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany city manager Billy Holson reported last week that city employees, along with workers contracted from Raydon Construction, had located the source of a major leak at the municipal water plant after a search that lasted several days.

By Donnie A. LucasA morning house fire on Kenshalo Street in northeast Albany last Friday completely destroyed the home of a local family and took most of their possessions.The fire started in the attic and was reported about 9:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Shackelford County Hospital District is the lone entity that drew a contested race among the six county governing bodies, allowing the other five to cancel their May 7 elections.

By Melinda L. LucasJust in time for spring sports and other warm weather outdoor activities, Daylight Saving Time (DST) returns this Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 a.m.

By Melinda L. LucasA number of vehicles in Albany and the surrounding area have been broken into over the last couple of weeks, with money and personal items taken, according to Shackelford County sheriff Ed Miller.

By Donnie A. LucasAnother live concert sponsored by Albany Live is set for Saturday at the Aztec Theater when Paul Cauthen comes to town as part of the singer/songwriter series.Tickets are still available online for the fourth show in the series at the website: www.albanylive.org.

By Melinda L. LucasFamilies are invited to celebrate the beginning of Spring Break and a traditional Greek holiday this Saturday, March 12 at the Old Jail Art Center.Even though the weather is expected to be cooler again this weekend, the OJAC will host games and crafts in the Stasney Center.

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By Sam WallerFour Moran students earned individual honors Monday, Feb. 28, at the District 13-1A One-Act Play contest at Eula.Hannah Rogers earned a spot on the All-Star Cast, while Harmony Slaughter was named Outstanding Crew.