By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School’s juniors and seniors will make memories on Saturday, May 6 at the annual Junior/Senior Prom, including the crowning of the Prom King and Queen.The event will be held from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the May distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5.Moran families should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 4.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for the 85th anniversary production of the Fort Griffin Fandangle start on Sunday, May 7 with the children’s numbers, continuing with a full slate of various rehearsals on Sundays through Thursdays throughout May and June.

By Sam WallerThree Shackelford County 4-H members placed in their events at the District 7 Roundup, held Friday, April 28 at San Angelo.In the senior age group, Faith Fry placed first in horse educational presentation to qualify for the State 4-H Roundup, scheduled for June 5-8 at College Station.

By Melinda L. LucasWith the school year winding down, summer is about to kick off, and registration is now open for ResourceCare’s Day Camp 2023 set July 10-14 and 24-28.Programs assistant Ragan Riley noted that the event is over a period of two weeks, but there is an open week in between.

By Sam WallerThe inaugural Shackelford County Horse Show will offer 4-H and FFA members a chance to display their horsemanship skills in a variety of contests.The show, under the auspices of the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association, is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.

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By Donnie A. LucasThe Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association (SCYLA) announced a major fundraising effort last week of $160,000 to $200,000 to make what they term as long overdue improvements to the 50-year-old County Show Barn.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School recently announced honor students for the 2023 senior class, with Ella Webb named valedictorian and Presley Green as salutatorian.Six other seniors were named honor students as part of the top 25 percent of the class, which has 32 members.