By Sandy Morris Spring turkey season opened last Saturday, April 3, but no successful weekend hunts were reported according to Shackelford County game warden Jacob Mort.  “I’m really not seeing very many birds moving around in the county,” Mort said.

By Melinda L. Lucas Several Albany High School tennis players performed well in the Seymour Invitational Tournament last week, returning home with two consolation championships in the boys division and the top two spots in girls singles. “Wind was a huge factor on day one,” said coach Sara Wilson.

The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, April 14, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.

By Sandy Morris Excitement is building as the day draws closer for the traditional Fort Griffin Fandangle membership Sampler which returns to to Reynolds Bend on Lambshead Ranch after an absence of more than 20 years.  The presentation is scheduled for Saturday, April 17 with a 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. Lucas A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, April 15. Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

By Sandy Morris The Moran varsity track team members will compete in the District 13A meet at May High School on Friday, April 9.  Jr. High Track The Moran junior high track team members competed in the District 13A track meet on Wednesday, March 31 in Cross Plains.

By Sandy Morris The chance to hunt for eggs by the basketful should make for a fun Saturday for local children. Members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 3 at Webb City Park.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School senior Tana Thompson qualified for regional in five events and junior Luke Ivy will advance in four events after they and other local students competed in the UIL District 10-2A Academic Spring Meet held at Stamford High School on Wednesday, March 24.

By Sandy Morris The Albany community garden has been tilled and is ready for planting, according to organizer Ramby Anderson. “We’ve had a little bit of a challenge getting started with the rain this year,” said Anderson.

By Sandy Morris The Parent Teacher Organization at Nancy Smith Elementary School will hold the traditional Scholastic Book Fair virtually this year after a year’s absence due to COVID in 2020.  The PTO has set the dates of the book fair from April 19 through May 2.