By Lynsi Musselman As Albany organizations, along with other parts of the country, begin to relax strict social distancing measures,  members of the Albany Chamber of Commerce will start back to in-person meetings on Tuesday, June 2.

By Lynsi Musselman It’s happening more frequently as the pandemic continues – residents who avoid calling 9-1-1 in time of need because of the fear of COVID-19 exposure.

By Lynsi Musselman After much anticipation, the Shackelford County Library will reopen on Mondays only, starting June 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Albany Study Club member Janna Ledbetter said the library will be limited to four patrons at a time.

Levi Britting of Albany earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Angelo State University at its spring 2020 ceremony. A 2016 honor graduate of Albany High School, he is the son of Rod and Susan Britting and Kristi Espinosa.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany senior citizens are still waiting for the green light to meet in their new activity center.

By Lynsi Musselman After a winter and spring of cancelled events for high school students, the Texas High School Rodeo Association finals will take place in Abilene June 7 to 13 at the Taylor County Coliseum.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany Academic Booster Club recently handed out $6,700 in 23 academic scholarships for two separate programs that reward local seniors for success on the SAT and ACT college entrance exams.

By Donnie A. Lucas Albany Little League action will finally get underway next week with full team practices and games following more than a two-month delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.

By Lynsi Musselman With summer arriving and state restrictions easing up, golf in Albany is getting back into full swing. The annual Father’s Day golf tournament will take place June 20-21, after many wondered if it would get to be played at all.

By Lynsi Musselman Seven Moran seniors will receive high school diplomas at commencement exercises Friday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Moran ISD gymnasium courtyard. Honor graduates include valedictorian November Meredith and salutatorian Harley Schafer.