By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD staff and students will be off both Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 for a four-day Easter weekend.Younger students at Nancy Smith Elementary School had Easter egg hunts planned this week.Students will be released at their regular times Thursday, April 6 (today).

By Sam WallerPlans for the 2024 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show will be proposed, discussed, and voted on next week at the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association annual meeting.The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the Albany High School Ag Building.

By Donnie A. LucasEaster events will be featured throughout the day on Saturday, including the annual egg hunt at Webb City Park, the Easter Bunny posing with kids for pictures downtown, and a “Spring Fling” of kids activities at the Bank Park.

By Melinda L. LucasThe chance to hunt for eggs by the basketful should make for a fun Saturday for local children.With a new late morning time, members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8 at Webb City Park.

By Donnie A. LucasThe fifth annual CareFest announced this week that Pat Green and Kevin Fowler will headline the one-day music festival set for Saturday, Aug. 26.The event will again be held at Happy Life, Happy Wife Weddings and Events Venue on FM 1084. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany Chamber of Commerce members will be treated to a Crawfish Boil at the Depot Thursday (today) beginning at 6:00 p.m.“All Chamber members are invited,” Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said. “This is an appreciation event for all current members.

Jill Hamilton Cauble passed away April 4, 2023.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at the family farm outside of Moran with Anthony Ceder officiating.

Dorothy Churchill, age 91 of Albany, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday, Apr. 5 at the Albany Cemetery with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.