A semi-truck load of hay left Albany Friday headed to the Texas Panhandle to help farmers and ranchers who had wildfires devastate their land and destroy homes and outbuildings in most cases. Organized by Goodnight Steak House inAlbany, the shipment of 32 large round bales of hay left for Canadian, Texas in the afternoon after volunteers loaded up the donations.

Shackelford County 4-H members Faith, Grace, and Cody Fry competed Monday, March 4 in the horse judging contest at the Houston Stock Show and Rodeo. Faith Fry placed fourth with Grace Fry eighth in “reasons,” but the team did not place.

Tax collections for local entitiesareaboutwhatwas expected as of the Jan. 31 deadline for 2023 taxes, with a little over 91 percent of the current year tax levy collected for the six local entities.

Albany’s Cub Scout Pack 255 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Sunday, March 3 at the Scout Shack. In addition, awards for participation in the fall popcorn sale and rank badges were presented.

Four members of Moran’s One-Act Play cast and crew earned honors Tuesday, March 5 at the District 13-1A contest at Abilene Wylie. Moran performed “The Betrothed” by Jerome Mc-Donough with Josh Ross directing.

ProjectGraduationconducted its third fundraiser of the spring on Sunday, March 3, serving takeout lunches at The Feed Store. “Sunday went great, and we sold out in about an hour and a half,” coorganizer Tisha Wilkins said.

Grandparents Week at Nancy Smith Elementary continuestodayandtomorrow, along with the Book Fair at the school cafeteria. Grandparents are invited to bring a lunch to eat with students throughout the week.