By Sandy Morris Albany High School  seniors are on the final countdown to graduation,and their parents and community members are finalizing plans for the traditional Project Graduation party.

By Sandy Morris A community-wide clean-up day, promoted annually by the Albany Chamber of Commerce, has been scheduled for Saturday, June 12.

By Melinda L. Lucas Albany ISD trustees took the next step toward applying for a $756,562 federal grant and reviewed preliminary taxable values during a regular meeting on Monday, May 17.

By Melinda L. Lucas A Cisco man who had been missing for three days was found dead in a remote part of northwestern Shackelford County on Monday evening, May 17, according to Shackelford County sheriff Ed Miller.

By Sandy Morris The annual Baccalaureate service for the Albany High School Class of 2021 will be held Sunday, May 23 at the AHS auditorium.  Former Albany youth minister Grant Zeller will be the keynote speaker, delivering the message at the 7:00 p.m. ceremony.

By Melinda L.

Billie Glenn died Sunday, May 16, 2021. Graveside services are tentatively set June 12 at Albany Ceme­tery. More details will be available later.

Judge George P. Kazen, respected jurist, outstanding contributor to the community, loving father, grandfather, and friend died on April 27, 2021. He died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Judge Kazen was the grandchild of Lebanese immigrants.

Jeanette Holson, age 99 of Albany, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20 in the Albany Cemetery with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Sandy Morris The local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is sponsoring a silent auction of plaques of famous athletes and public figures in an effort to raise money to send students to FCA camp this summer.