Albany Golf Club kicked off its tournament season this past weekend with the annual Christmas for Kids tournament, raising $8,500 to help provide gifts for local children in need this holiday season.The event topped last year’s total of $7,500, thanks to strong participation and generous donations.

By Melinda L. LucasStudents at Nancy Smith Elementary School will showcase their athletic talents and enjoy a morning of fun during the school’s annual track and field day on Friday, May 16, at the Albany High School track.

The Albany junior high tennis program wrapped up its season in dominant fashion, with both the 7th and 8th grade girls teams winning district championships and the 8th grade boys doubles team earning a second-place finish.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County 4-H members selected new leadership for the upcoming year during their final meeting of the 2024-2025 program year, held Sunday afternoon, May 4.

By Melinda L. LucasMoran ISD has announced a full slate of activities as the school year winds down, including banquets, award ceremonies, graduations, and the annual Pre-K Roundup.Pre-K Roundup will be held Thursday, May 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

By David H. WallerPolo on the Prairie once again brought hundreds of supporters together Saturday at Rancho Verde, located between Albany and Breckenridge on Hubbard Creek Reservoir.

By David H. WallerOrganizers for CareFest have announced the lineup for the seventh annual event, set to take place on August 16.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School recently announced honor students for the 2025 senior class, with Avery Everitt named valedictorian and Holden Sanchez salutatorian.Nine other seniors were named as honor students as part of the top 25 percent of the class, which has 45 members.

By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany High student qualified to advance to the UIL State Academic Meet in Austin after placing in the top three at the Region 2 Academic Meet in Denison last Friday.

By Melinda L. LucasOrganizers are backed up and ready for a second attempt at the 18th annual Albany Classic Car Show Saturday, May 10 after the original April 19 date was rained out.