By Kathy Thomson

FFA and 4-H exhibitors who sold their project animals through the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association premium auction during the 2020 county stock show can drive by the Depot and pick up their checks this Friday, May 8 between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Pens at the ag barn used by exhibitors must be clean, and any bills, including auction pledges and concession stand charges incurred by exhibitors and their families, must be paid before the checks can be distributed.

By Kathy Thomson

A just-for-fun Cruise Night will take place in Albany this Friday evening, and organizer Chelsi Darnell is inviting anyone who wants to join to come downtown with their own choice of transportation.

“Bring your hot rod, motorcycle, or whatever you have to drive,” Darnell said. “New or old, just come to cruise and have a good time.”

Spectators can get out in their yards or watch along Main Street during the event.

By Lynsi Musselman

Today Albany churches welcome all residents in observance of National Day of Prayer.

From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. those who wish to pray along with millions across the nation can enter any church to pray. Local pastors encourage visiting more than one church.

The day is designed as a come and go event to avoid large groups and keep social distances.

Pastor Brad McBee of First Christian Church said this is a time for people of faith to join together in prayer.

Patsy Key, age 84 of Albany, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. Graveside funeral services were held Monday, May 4 at Albany Cemetery with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Patsy Louise Donaldson was born Sept. 17, 1935 in Albany, Texas to John Maurice Donaldson and Edna Geraldine Childers Donaldson.