By David H. WallerThe Shackelford County Commissioners met April 15 at the Law Enforcement Center due to the courthouse being unavailable, addressing a full agenda that included infrastructure agreements, nonprofit support, and the passage of a major resolution regarding abortion.

By Melinda L. LucasIn-person early voting for the May 3 elections for Shackelford County Hospital District (SCHD) and Albany Independent School District, as well as for the Moran Independent School District, begins next week on Tuesday, April 22 and continues through April 29.

He LivesIt is so easy to get our priorities out of order. Holy Week should be a time to focus in on what Jesus did for us and what His resurrection means. But too often the season becomes commercialized with eggs and baskets and bunnies, forgetting the tremendous sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. 

Linda Carol Campbell, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at her home in Abilene, Texas. Graveside services were on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Albany Cemetery in Albany, Texas. Arrangements are with The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, Texas 79606. 

By Melinda L. LucasThe Lions Roar staff at Albany High School now has two decades of Star Awards on the wall after earning its 20th consecutive state recognition with a Silver Star at last weekend’s annual Interscholastic League Press Conference in Austin.

By Melinda L. LucasThree parliamentary procedure teams and two individuals competed at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference held in Dallas last week, with the Level 1 (eighth grade) team taking the top spot in their division and bringing home a gold medal.

By David H. WallerAlbany’s track and field athletes are preparing for a major test this weekend as they head into the regional meet in Springtown.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Lions are in position to advance into the baseball playoffs as the Division II number two seed behind the district-leading Stamford Bulldogs.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Lions golf team is set to compete in the regional tournament this week at Old Brickyard Golf Club in Ferris, with tee times beginning Wednesday morning.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Lady Lions ended another rocky softball season last week with losses to Anson and district winner Stamford, both of whom are advancing to the playoffs.The mostly young Albany players finished with 2-7 district record.