By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD students, facultyand staff are scheduled to be dismissed at the regular times on Friday, March 10 for the week-long spring break holiday.The preschool classes will release at 2:30 p.m. as usual.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members Faith Fry and Grace Fry were the first locals to come away with awards from the Houston Livestock Show as both posted top-10 finishes in the horse judging contest.In the senior division, Faith Fry placed seventh overall and second in reasons.

By Sam WallerFor former Shackelford County judge Ross Montgomery, a brief stint in the National Football League was just a precursor to his true calling.After two seasons as a running back with the Chicago Bears, Montgomery left the gridiron behind to take a job with Exxon in Houston.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Cub Scout Pack 255 held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Monday, March 6, at the Scout Shack.Four Scouts received accomplishment badges as well as receiving $50 gift cards to Academy Sports and Outdoors for raising more than $250 each by selling popcorn.Connor Walser...

By Sam WallerEntry deadline is drawing closer for the First Baptist Church youth ministry’s fundraising volleyball tournament.Deadline is Sunday, March 19, and entry fees are due by then.The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, March 25 at the Albany High School gym.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels will be closed over spring break, which this year is Monday-Friday, March 13-17.The ministry typically follows the school closure schedule and shuts down during school holidays.Closet Angels director Lori Reames said volunteer workers will continue to sort items during...

By Sam WallerExhibitors from the 2023 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show have until Saturday, April 1 to write thank you notes to bidders and complete other obligations.Show participants must place their finished notes in a stamped, addressed envelope ready for mailing.

By Sam WallerMoran senior Emily Murk, who was recently named Outstanding Performer at the District 13-1A One Act Play contest has committed to Cisco College for theater.“Emily is our very first student to commit for theater for any school,” Moran teacher Bryce Hughes said.Murk played the role of Jo...

By Donnie A. LucasFans of the Albany Live series of concerts at the Aztec Theater will be treated to a double dose of strong country music female performers in March and April.Tickets are on sale for both concerts at the local non-profit’s website: www.albanylive.org.Sunny Sweeney will headline a...

By Donnie A. LucasNancy Smith Elementary students will once again observe National Read Across America Day on Thursday with special activities scheduled for all age groups.The day set aside to celebrate reading on a national level is March 2, held annually in conjunction with the birthday of famed...