By Melinda L. LucasA meeting about next year’s dual credit offerings at Albany High School, originally planned for this Friday, June 3, has been postponed because of the regional final baseball game scheduled for that day in Snyder.Local counselor Jenny Scott, who will present the options to...

By Sam WallerAlbany Methodist Church pastor Tim Trimble will be honored with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, with a change of location from the Feed Store to the Methodist Church fellowship hall.Trimble is retiring after more than 16 years in the ministry, the last nine in...

By Melinda L. LucasFor the second year in a row, children who attend Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church Mother’s Day Out (MDO) were able to explore different parts of the Albany community.Under the direction of Brandi Lehew and the MDO staff, the students incorporated different aspects of Albany...

By Melinda L. LucasParents are reminded to stop by the Albany News office to pick up photo packets of players in various spring and summer sports league.Packages that weren’t paid in advance or charged to established accounts can be ordered when paid for.Little League and Junior League packets are...

By Sam WallerBefore the school year even ends, Albany coaches are making plans for the beginning of a new fall sports season.Summer conditioning for all incoming seventh through 12th graders will begin Monday, June 13, and continue four days a week into July.Summer workouts are regulated by UIL...

By Sam WallerMoran ISD hosted an end-of-year banquet last week at the Moran gym.On Tuesday, May 24, the school awards banquet recognized academic achievements from the school year and included a pair of special awards presented by the Moran Masonic Lodge.Awards BanquetDuring the event, the Moran...

By Sam WallerOn Wednesday, May 25, the Moran FFA banquet celebrated the accomplishments of the FFA chapter in addition to installing officers for the 2022-23 school year.Seniors Johnnie Hise and Hannah Rogers were recognized for achieving the Texas Lone Star FFA Degree, becoming the first Moran...

By Donnie A. LucasOnly a few tickets remain for the Chris Knight concert that was rescheduled for Saturday, June 11.The event is part of the singer/songwriter series presented by Albany Live, a local non-profit organized last year to bring live musical events to Albany and the Aztec...

By Sam WallerMoran’s Class of 2022 held commencement ceremonies Friday, May 27 at Bulldog Field.Former Moran superintendent Danny Freeman gave the commencement address as four seniors received their diplomas as well as scholarships from the Snyder family.The Ralph Snyder Scholarship of $1,000 went...

By Melinda L. LucasSalaries for both clinic and ambulance workers were the main topic of discussion at a Wednesday night meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District board of directors, delayed from the usual date of Monday, May 16 because of a conflict.Four of the seven directors, elected...