By Melinda L. LucasSara Smith and Rylan Roberson were crowned queen and king during the Albany High School Junior-Senior Prom held Saturday, April 9 at the Whitney Theatre.Nominees for prom queen included Tristen Brown, Sarah Cotter, Avery Kleiner, and Smith.

By Donnie A. LucasRequests to receive a ballot by mail for the May 7 election must be received in the county clerk’s office by April 26.Shackelford County residents have the opportunity to vote early in a statewide amendment election and the county-wide hospital district election, which are both on...

By Melinda L. LucasLocal business owners need to file renditions by April 18, according to Shackelford CAD County chief appraiser Clayton Snyder.Normally business taxpayers are required to render by April 15, but since Good Friday is a holiday for the tax office, the deadline is extended to the...

By Melinda L. LucasMost of Monday’s hour-long meeting of the Albany city council was spent in discussing various aspects of the city’s recreational pool.A job description for the pool managers was presented, and city members asked that a job description also be developed for lifeguards hired by the...

By Donnie A. LucasThe 15th annual Albany Classic Car Show is ready at the starting line for Saturday, April 16 in downtown Albany, with the public urged to come view dozens of vintage cars and trucks from around the Big Country.Organizer Robert Snyder said activities will actually begin on Friday,...

By Donnie A. LucasFor the first time in a quarter of a century, the annual Membership Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is returning to Reynolds Bend on the Matthews Ranch on Saturday.Held at the ranch for a number of years, the membership party and preview of the 2022 summer show will return...

By Melinda L. LucasThe chance to hunt for eggs by the basketful should make for a fun Saturday for local children.With a new late afternoon time, members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at Webb City Park.The egg hunt...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Easter egg hunt at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at the Moran City Park.Tyler George of the MVFD said the hunt is open to all ages.

By Sam WallerThe Moran meat judging team won its judging contest Sunday, March 27 at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, wrapping up a busy week that saw students cover much of the state.The team competed at Texas A&M-Commerce on Tuesday, March 22, placing 11th.The students continued competition...

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association will close the books on the 2022 show and begin planning for 2023 in the next few days.Checks for animals sold at this year’s show will be distributed from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 8 at the Albany Visitors Center parking...