By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany High School tennis team got its final tune-up prior to the district tournament with a partial lineup involved in practice games Monday, April 14 against Abilene High School JV players.

By Melinda L. LucasWhen Moran students were on campus last Friday, April 11, some of the older classes were given instruction in CPR and first aid by school nurse Deloris Londerholm.According to principal Jo Hise, the district had to deviate from its normal four-day week to make up a weather day.

By David H. WallerWith the passing of Val Kilmer—who may have delivered the greatest Western character in movie history with his portrayal of Doc Holliday—I’ve found myself reflecting on two of the most iconic Westerns of the early 1990s: Tombstone and Wyatt Earp.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Membership Crawfish Boil and Fish Fry next Thursday, April 17, with the event set to begin at 6:00 p.m. in the front parking lot of the Chamber building.

By Melinda L. LucasAnother annual Albany Classic Car Show is gearing up for Saturday, April 19 in downtown Albany, with the public urged to come view dozens of vintage cars and trucks from around the Big Country.Organizer and car enthusiast Robert Snyder said he is hoping for a good turnout.

By David H. WallerTo nearly a full crowd at the Aztec Theater, Neal McCoy took the stage in Albany for the first time in nearly 30 years—and it was well worth the wait. The last time he played here was at the Polo on the Prairie, and somehow, he remembered it like it was yesterday.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal business owners need to file renditions by next Tuesday April 15, according to Shackelford CAD County chief appraiser Richard Petree.

By David H. WallerWe have a winner. After weeks of games and hours of pretending to understand college basketball, The Albany News Bracket Challenge has officially crowned a champion: Shelby Coffee.Shelby came out swinging with a strong bracket—boldly picking three of the four No.

Guest WriterMatthew Howard

By Melinda L. LucasA total of 25 Albany FCCLA members will compete in the FCCLA State Conference in Dallas this weekend, including all three parliamentary procedure teams plus a two-person team, all of whom qualified for state after placing in the regional conference held last month.