By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany school board accepted two resignations and hired one teacher at their May 8 meeting.The resignation of secondary science teacher Michelle Lowrey, which had been anticipated since the April session, was accepted with regrets, along with that of aide Tammy Kelsey.

Kurtis Ray Smith went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2023, at the age of 58. In celebration of his life, there will be two services. The first memorial service will be held May 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at the Albany Methodist Church in Albany, Texas.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County ResouceCare’s 19th annual spring health fair will take place at the Albany Bank Park on Friday, May 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe 2023 Old Glory Relay will pass through Albany Thursday, May 4 (today), on its way across the country.The Old Glory Relay is a coast-to-coast trip with military veterans carrying a U.S. flag.

By Sam WallerThree Moran students competed in the Region II-1A academic meet held Saturday, April 22 at Angelo State University.Terra Thompson was entered in Computer Science, Tyler Waddell in Social Studies, and Ellis Hise in Mathematics.

By Melinda L. LucasAlthough Albany’s municipal pool is not opening until June 1, preparations for the summer season are already well underway.

By Sam WallerMoran senior Alli Scott won three events at the Region II-1A track meet to earn a trip to state for the third year in a row.The Class 1A state meet will be Saturday, May 13 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.“I couldn’t be prouder of this young lady,” Moran coach John Hughes said.

By Sam WallerWeather brought an early end to the evening, but Albany Little League again had a sizable contingent Tuesday, April 25 at Crutcher Scott Field for Abilene Christian’s home baseball game against No. 14 Texas Tech.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions will be among the honorees Saturday, May 6, at the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Waco with head coach Denney Faith on hand to accept the Gordon Wood Award on behalf of the program.

By Sam WallerThe last time an Albany entry finished second at the state tennis tournament, Sarah Cotter used it as a springboard to win gold the following year.Luke Marshall is in position to repeat that after reaching the Class 2A boys singles final last week in San Antonio.