By Kathy Thomson Social distancing requirements have resulted in the cancellation or reformatting of most community Easter activities in Albany this year, including church services, gathering of extended family and friends, and Easter egg hunts. 

By Melinda L.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany community garden plot has been tilled and is ready for planting, according to organizer Ramby Anderson.  “The soil looks good,” he said. “We’ve planted tomatoes, peppers, squash, and onions. We’re also putting in a few more flowers this year than we have in the past.

Gracie Rogers carefully considers the next color for her Easter artwork at First Love Day Care.

By Lynsi Musselman Summer in Albany is  the sound of the calliope,  locals dressed in prairie costumes, and the excitement of seeing the first flag parade of the Fandangle season.

By Lynsi Musselman Residents are getting creative with their facial protective gear amidst the COVID-19 break out.

By Kathy Thomson This week Moran Independent School District superintendent Danny Freeman made his weekly trip to deliver school packets to students in Cisco, Breckenridge, and Albany a day earlier than normal.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany High School’s senior class of 2020 is encountering situations that are different from any other class before them, with academic, athletic, and senior celebrations all on hold.

By Kathy Thomson Shackelford County AgriLife agent Kloey Painter has encouraged local 4-H members to engage in fun, learning activities that they can do even while under quarantine, including fishing and baking.

By Kathy Thomson Moran senior November Meredith was recently named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association 1-A Academic All State Team. “I’m proud of November for getting this honor,” said athletic director and coach John Hughes. “She showed up every day and gave me everything she had.