By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H is winding down its year with the final meetings scheduled for Sunday, May 21, but summer programs will be starting soon.The Horse Club and Sewing Club will meet together at 3:00 p.m. at The Feed Store to make tailbags for horses.That will be followed at 4:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s 37th annual Polo on the Prairie enjoyed a nearly flawless day Saturday, April 29, raising more than $1 million for cancer research.The event drew more than 1,300 attendees to the Musselman Brothers’ Lazy 3 Ranch.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Study Club is selling raffle tickets for a quilt to raise money for its scholarship fund.Tickets are $5 apiece and may be purchased at the Shackelford County Library.

By Donnie A. LucasEducators and staff at Albany ISD will be recognized next week with daily meals and bundles of gifts in appreciation for their efforts to educate the youth of Albany.The week-long celebration is hosted by the Albany PTO, with the help of parents and local businesses.

By Sam WallerStudents at Nancy Smith Elementary School will have a day to run and jump Tuesday, May 23, at the annual track meet and field day.Principal John Gallagher said the events are being combined into one day this year after being held separately in 2022.

By Sam WallerA co-ed Midnight Slow Pitch Softball Tournament to benefit the Albany Softball Association has been scheduled for Friday-Saturday, June 9-10.Organizer Malarie Sutton said the event will be the organization’s main fundraiser for the year.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High tennis program earned five medals, including three gold, at its district tournament played Thursday-Friday, May 4-5 at Abilene’s Rose Park Tennis Center.“I was proud of the way our kids competed,” coach M.J. Reneau said.

By Sam WallerMoran High School had almost 100 percent turnout Friday, May 5 for its prom at the Moran events center.Seniors Alyssa Allred and Tyler Waddell were crowned prom queen and king.Moran principal Jo Hise said the event had about 50 attendees, more than Moran’s high school enrollment.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School recently announced honor students for the 2023 senior class, with Ella Webb named valedictorian and Presley Green as salutatorian.Six other seniors were named honor students as part of the top 25 percent of the class, which has 32 members.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association (SCYLA) announced a major fundraising effort last week of $160,000 to $200,000 to make what they term as long overdue improvements to the 50-year-old County Show Barn.