By Sam WallerVolunteers are still needed to assist with Nancy Smith Elementary School’s annual track meet and field day. Principal John Gallagher said anyone wanting to help can call the NSES office at 325-762-3384.The track meet and field day will be held Tuesday, May 23.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Ellis Hise qualified for FFA state competition Monday, May 15, at the Area IV convention in Wichita Falls.Hise, a sophomore, placed first in the Star Lone Star Farmer agribusiness competition. He also won the Proficiency Award for Ag Services Entrepreneurship.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany school board accepted two resignations and hired one teacher at their May 8 meeting.The resignation of secondary science teacher Michelle Lowrey, which had been anticipated since the April session, was accepted with regrets, along with that of aide Tammy Kelsey.

By Melinda L. LucasThe spring health fair hosted by Shackelford County ResourceCare returns to the Albany Bank Park on Friday, May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as it has been for almost 20 years.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions were lauded for their achievements during the 2022 football season Saturday, May 6, with the presentation of the Gordon Wood Award from the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.

By Melinda L. LucasWith the June 1 pool opening date only three weeks away, the city is asking that anyone interested in being a lifeguard bring their applications to City Hall as soon as possible.

By Melinda L. LucasTxDOT has announced that a bridge across Hwy.  576 between Moran and Hwy. 283 that leads to Baird will be closed and rebuilt starting later this year.

By Melinda L. LucasThunderstorms during the past week unleashed destructive hail across Shackelford County on May 3 and dropped a little more on May 6, but also brought more than two inches of welcome moisture to the area.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for the June performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle are underway, with various scene practices being held on Sunday through Thursday evenings at the Prairie Theater.The dates for the 85th anniversary shows are June 16-17 and June 23-24.

By Sam WallerThe city of Albany made a favorable impression on those taking part in the 34th leg of the Old Glory Relay when it passed through town on Thursday, May 4.The Old Glory Relay is a coast-to-coast trip with military veterans carrying a U.S. flag.