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.

Albany ISD is already preparing for its upcoming board election on May 4, while the Fort Griffin Special Utilities District directors were meeting on Wednesday, March 6 to consider options for their contested race. AISD administrative assistant Lynsi Musselman said Monday that registered voters in the district can begin requesting mail ballots now.

History buffs have two chances to learn about a pivotal frontier military action Saturday, March 9 at Fort Griffin State Historic Site. Todd Smith will speak at 10:00 a.m.

Closet Angels will depart from the practice of past years and be open for business during spring break, director Lori Reames said. The clothing ministry will conduct regular hours of noon to 6:00 p.m.

McLennan Jones of Albany graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Abilene Christian University. Jones was among 496 students who received degrees at ACU’s December Commencement.

Albany ISD students, facultyand staff are scheduled to be dismissed at the regular times on Friday, March 8 for the week-long spring break holiday. The preschool classes will release at 2:30 p.m.