By Sam WallerAlbany Little League concluded its regular season last week and now turns its attention to postseason play.“It was a wonderful season, and we still have some games ahead of us in district tournaments and all-stars,” league organizer Paul Hamilton said.

By Sam WallerLocal high school coaches are offering a variety of sports camps this summer for students entering kindergarten through ninth grade for the 2022-23 school year.

By Sam WallerSeven Albany seniors and one from Moran will participate in the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Games coming up in June.On Friday, June 10, Albany’s Ana Balliew and Cooper Fairchild will play for the North teams in the softball and baseball games, respectively.

By Sam WallerLocal youth interested in playing golf are invited to a free clinic sponsored by the Albany Kiwanis Club in cooperation with Central Texas Junior Golf.The clinic for students in third through eighth grade is scheduled for 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at the Albany Golf Club.

By Sam WallerThe Moran High School class of 2022 will conduct graduation ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 27 at Bulldog Field.Four seniors – valedictorian Johnnie Hise, salutatorian Hannah Rogers,  Harmony Slaughter, and Arren Hawley – will receive their diplomas.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD will have early release at 1:00 p.m. Friday on the last day of class.“We had some extra minutes left, so we decided to treat everybody and let them go an extra half a day early,” superintendent Dr. John Denson said.

Three awards were inadvertently left off the list of honorees provided by the school to the News last week from the Albany All-Sports Banquet.Among the list of winners was also Lanxton Viertel, who was announced at the banquet as Newcomer of the Year for football.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions Club presented club Sweethearts Caitlan Lee of Albany and Johnnie Hise of Moran with scholarships on Thursday, May 12 at the weekly meeting.“We were able to provide $500 apiece,” Lions Club president Bob Skelton said.

By Melinda L. LucasNew exhibitions will open at the Old Jail Art Center with a members’ viewing and dinner reception on Saturday, June 4 and remain on view throughout the summer.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour has been scheduled for every Tuesday in June.Organizer Janna Ledbetter said the program, geared toward preschool and early elementary children, will have a theme of service to the community.