The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Fort Griffin State Historic Site re-opened for visitors on May 1, offering its regular business hours until further notice.  The site’s grounds will be open daily and available to visitors for walking tours.

By Melinda L. Lucas Shackelford County chief appraiser Clayton Snyder is again extending the deadline to submit property renditions to the end of the month, May 30, in light of the impact on local businesses by the coronavirus. The renditions were originally due by April 15.

Parents of Albany High School graduating seniors are reminded to gather baby pictures for The Albany News’ upcoming graduation section. Pictures are due by the end of this week, on Friday, May 8, if at all possible.

By Kathy Thomson The Fort Griffin Fandangle board of directors met in person at the Depot the evening of Monday, May 4 and considered various options for the 2020 summer show before officially voting to postpone Fandangle until June 2021.

By Melinda L. Lucas The summer production of the Fort Griffin Fandangle and the October Gala for Friends of Fort Griffin are the latest to be struck down by the coronavirus pandemic. Also, restaurants will be able to reopen their in-house dining facilities at 50 percent capacity on May 1.

By Kathy Thomson School board members, administrators, teachers, seniors dressed in caps and gowns, numerous family members, friends, and special speakers, all packed into the gym or auditorium, celebrating the occasion together – those are things that Albany High School graduates from years past...

By Kathy Thomson Moran’s seven seniors have picked up their caps and gowns, and the location of the graduation ceremony has been determined, but most everything else is still “kind of up in the air,” according to MISD superintendent Danny Freeman.

By Kathy Thomson The City of Moran, along with much of the State of Texas and other states across the nation, is starting to reopen after the recent coronavirus shutdowns. Moran City Hall opened its doors to the public this Monday, May 4.

By Kathy Thomson FFA and 4-H exhibitors who sold their project animals through the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association premium auction during the 2020 county stock show can drive by the Depot and pick up their checks this Friday, May 8 between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.

By Kathy Thomson A just-for-fun Cruise Night will take place in Albany this Friday evening, and organizer Chelsi Darnell is inviting anyone who wants to join to come downtown with their own choice of transportation. “Bring your hot rod, motorcycle, or whatever you have to drive,” Darnell said.