By Sandy Morris The school year is almost over, and students of Moran Independent School District are busy with a host of end-of-year activities. State-mandated ­STAAR testing took place this week for many of the grades.

By Sandy Morris Moran schools put the wraps on their athletic year this past weekend when a local hurdler competed at the state meet.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany junior high tennis team brough home several medals from last week’s district tournament, including gold in both girls and boys doubles.

By Donnie A. Lucas A pair of Albany jumpers made their first trip to the Class 2A UIL State Track Meet last Friday, picking up valuable experience if not medals. Sophomore Cole Chapman competed in the high jump, clearing 6-02 to finish in eighth place.

By Donnie A. Lucas Although they waited to score late in both games of the bi-district baseball series against Coleman last week, the Lions earned a two-game sweep to advance to the area round of the playoffs.

By Donnie A. Lucas A recap of Albany High’s athletic success during the 2020-2021 school year was given at the annual All-Sports Banquet on Tuesday, including the announcement of several special memorial awards.

By Melinda L. Lucas Property renditions are due in less than a week, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder, with the original April 15 deadline extended after the devastating Texas freeze in February.

By Sandy Morris Members of the local 4-H horse club have several opportunities in upcoming weeks, according to Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H sponsor Kloey Painter.

By Sandy Morris First Baptist Church of Albany will hold the weekly worship service with child dedication on Sunday, May 23 at the Albany High School football stadium.

By Sandy Morris The Albany High School Class of 2021 senior Bible presentation, hosted by First Baptist Church for decades, will take place as a part of the Baccalaureate service on Sunday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Albany High School auditorium.