By Melinda L. LucasTwo Albany High School students will be among the best in the state next week in the UIL Academic Meet at the University of Texas in Austin.Junior Sidney Russell and sophomore Avery Everitt will both compete in the feature writing contest at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17.

By Sam WallerShackelford County cattle producers have the opportunity to take part in a range management program being offered by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension.The program, which offers three continuing education units, will be held at 9:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasNames of veterans who are deceased are being sought to add to the veterans memorial markers located on the Shackelford County Courthouse square.Anyone who has family or friends who were veterans and who have now passed on should contact Mary Kay O’Connor as soon as possible.

By Sam WallerThe city of Albany made a favorable impression on those taking part in the 34th leg of the Old Glory Relay when it passed through town on Thursday, May 4.The Old Glory Relay is a coast-to-coast trip with military veterans carrying a U.S. flag.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for the June performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle are underway, with various scene practices being held on Sunday through Thursday evenings at the Prairie Theater.The dates for the 85th anniversary shows are June 16-17 and June 23-24.

By Melinda L. LucasThunderstorms during the past week unleashed destructive hail across Shackelford County on May 3 and dropped a little more on May 6, but also brought more than two inches of welcome moisture to the area.

By Melinda L. LucasTxDOT has announced that a bridge across Hwy.  576 between Moran and Hwy. 283 that leads to Baird will be closed and rebuilt starting later this year.

By Melinda L. LucasWith the June 1 pool opening date only three weeks away, the city is asking that anyone interested in being a lifeguard bring their applications to City Hall as soon as possible.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions were lauded for their achievements during the 2022 football season Saturday, May 6, with the presentation of the Gordon Wood Award from the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.

By Melinda L. LucasThe spring health fair hosted by Shackelford County ResourceCare returns to the Albany Bank Park on Friday, May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as it has been for almost 20 years.