By Sandy Morris Local and area high school students recently had two opportunities to hear Power1 Ministry speaker Riley Israel deliver his message of encouragement, hope and inspiration.  Israel was featured at the Worship Night at the Feed Store on Wednesday, Feb.

By Sandy Morris With the Lenten season underway, local churches are announcing events leading up to Easter, which will be celebrated on Sunday, April 4. Fish Fry Fundraiser The Jesus of Nazareth Catholic Church will host a fish fry fundraiser from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.

By Sandy Morris Representatives of local organizations and boards that award scholarships to Albany High School graduates are asked to contact Ann Riley at the AHS office by Monday, March 22.

By Sandy Morris Nancy Smith Elementary School students are observing the nationally celebrated Read Across America this week.  The National Education Association began Read Across America Day in 1998 in conjunction with children’s author Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2.

By Sandy Morris Despite the beginning of spring sports, other extra-curricular activities, and bad weather, Albany High School had a total of 23 students compete in last week’s Holliday High School virtual academic meet.

By Sandy Morris Senior musician Sidney Bartee competed at the UIL Region 6 East Zone Band Solo and Ensemble competition at Abilene Wylie High School on Saturday, Feb. 27.   Bartee earned a Division 1 rating with her tuba solo of Nocturno. Bartee was accompanied by Sandy Abel on the piano.

By Sandy Morris Albany ISD students, faculty, and staff are scheduled to dismiss for the spring break holiday at the regular time on Friday, March 12.

By Sandy Morris Fandangle members are apparently eager to see their annual membership letters from the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association.  According to Fandangle office manager Jamie Parsons, the letters were mailed out last week, and she is already seeing a good response.

Abbigale Beard was named to the Tarleton State University 2020 president’s list for earning a 4.0 grade point average for the fall term.  Tyler Beard is named on the TSU fall dean’s list. They are the daughter and son of Chris and Susie Beard of Albany.

By Sandy Morris The Shackelford County Hospital District is the only local entity set to hold an election on Saturday, May 1.  Four candidates have filed for the three available at-large seats on the Shackelford County hospital board.