By Melinda L. LucasTwo Albany High School seniors were awarded scholarships from Closet Angels last weekend in a brief announcement ceremony Sunday after church at the ministry’s building.Chosen as recipients because of their service over the past few years were Carisa Barrera and Riley Mae Reames.

By Melinda L. LucasVoters in Shackelford County cast ballots Saturday, May 3, to elect representatives for both county school boards and the hospital district, with contested races decided for Albany ISD, Moran ISD, and the Shackelford County Hospital District.

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 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.

Texas singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen will return to Albany next month, headlining a concert at the Aztec Theater on Friday, May 30.

Shackelford County 4-H member Grace Fry was the top presenter in the Equine Educational Presentation contest held last week in San Angelo.The blue ribbon achievement at the District Roundup earned the local competitor a trip to the state contest, which will be held in June in College Station.