By Melinda L. Lucas School breakfast and lunch for local students during the period that classes are suspended were still up in the air at press time, but Albany ISD administrators were hopeful that the cafeteria staff could begin distributing meals as soon as Thursday morning, March 19.

Jordan Pleasant, a 2017 Albany High School graduate, was named to the Fall 2019 Dean’s List at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene.

By Kathy Thomson Several local churches have changed or cancelled upcoming services and events due to the government’s request that everyone try to limit the spread of COVID19.

By Kathy Thomson Closet Angels and Neighbors in Need will both be closed until further notice, and neither will be able to accept any donations during the current coronavirus outbreak.

Albany firefighter Jeff Hill received the Purdue-Pickard Outstanding Student Award at the Mid-West Texas Introductory Firefighter Academy at the close of the school on March 7.

By Kathy Thomson Classes in the Albany schools will resume on Monday morning, March 16 following a week-long spring break. The tardy bells will ring as usual at 7:55 a.m. at Nancy Smith Elementary School and 8:00 a.m. at the secondary campus.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Membership Drive Crawfish Boil at the Albany Golf Course next Thursday, March 19 starting at 6:00 p.m., and Chamber members, along with those who want to join the organization, are encouraged to attend.

Levi Britting of Albany was named to the All-Lone-Star Conference Men’s All-Academic Team for the 2019-20 indoor track and field season. Britting is a member of the Angelo State University track team. He is the son of Rod and Susan Britting and Kristi Espinosa.

By Kathy Thomson Fandangle rehearsals start next week, and everyone who wants to be in this year’s sampler or in the summer show, veteran or first-timer, is encouraged to come to the rehearsal and join their neighbors in the uniquely Albany activity.

By Kathy Thomson Classes at the Moran Independent School District will resume at the normal time on Monday, March 16, after the week-long spring break vacation on March 9-13.