ShackelfordCounty4-H members took part in a “Fast Fashion” workshop Thursday, March 7 at Closet Angels. The program involved putting together fashionable outfits from used, recycled, and second-hand garments.

Moran ISD got a jump start on spring break Wednesday, March 6 with its annual Spring Fling at Bulldog Field. “We had a really good turnout,” Moran principal Jo Hise said.

Children aged 3 to 5 attending the Mothers Day Out childcare program at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day-themed excursion Friday, March 8 to the Shackelford County Library.

Albany FFA students continued their participation in major stock shows over spring break with stops in Houston and Austin. At the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Jake Hale competed in the Commercial Steer contest, finishing in the premium salewithhisChoice2steers weighing 1,350 pounds.

Exhibitors from the 2024 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show have until Tuesday, April 2 to fulfill their obligations. Showparticipantsmust have completed writing thank you notes to buyers andmeetotherobligations.

The Albany FFA team Farm Business Management placed third at the Texas Farm and Ranch CDE contest, held Friday, March 1 in Abilene. The team of Mimi Ivy, Robyn Trail, Kolt Koemel, and Brooklyn Abbate represented Albany.

The Ragin’ Red Band completed the biennial spring trip on Sunday, returning from Branson, Missouri after performing at the Titanic Museum, attending a musical show, andspendingadayatSilver Dollar City. “The trip went very smoothly, and the kids all had a blast,” director William Vaughan said.

Albany High’s one-act play cast and crew presented their production of “Oz” at district competition in Haskell last week, and while failing to advance to the bi-district round, several members of the cast and crew did receive recognition. Junior Landon Balliew was named to the All-Star Cast for the district for his role as the Lion.

Rehearsals for the 2024 edition of the Ft. Griffin Fandangle will start next week with a couple of changes affecting cast members.