By Sam WallerWith prom season in full swing, Sweet Repeats Ministry  is again offering free use of formal attire for people in Shackelford County and the surrounding area.An offshoot of Closet Angels, Sweet Repeats is operated by Tammy McBee out of First Christian Church, 201 S. Walnut St.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High tennis program’s intrasquad tournament was pushed back a week to Thursday, April 27 (today), as coach M.J. Reneau prepared for the state tournament.

By Sam WallerFor the second time during the spring semester, Moran ISD encountered a security situation.

By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church’s fundraising efforts for its summer mission trip to Belize will continue with three items up for bid following the concert and auction held at the Aztec Theater.“The worship concert and auction went well,” MMPC youth minister Becky Wills said.

By Donnie A. LucasSix Albany High School students will compete in the Region II-2A UIL Academic Meet on Friday at Grayson College in Denison.Five of the qualifiers are entered in journalism events, with one student advancing to the regional level in computer science.

By Sam WallerA few changes were made for the 2024 Shackelford Youth and Livestock Show on Tuesday, April 11 at the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association’s annual meeting.

A reception was held at First Baptist Church Albany to recognize Frances Cox’s 90th birthday.Four generations of her family as well as friends, neighbors and her “church family” enjoyed cake and punch while exchanging congratulations.

By Sam WallerThree Moran students will compete Saturday, April 22, at the Region II-1A academic meet at Angelo State University.Terra Thompson qualified in Computer Science, Tyler Waddell advanced in Social Studies and Ellis Hise is entered in Mathematics.

By Sam WallerAbout 100 tickets have been sold for Project Graduation’s raffle of a Sony PlayStaion 5 gaming console.“We definitely want to sell more,” Project Graduation organizer Amanda Tabor said.Tickets are one for $5 or five for $20. The prize drawing will be held Monday, May 8.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD trustees hired a new school nurse and a new PE teacher/coach, as well as renewing teacher contracts at the regular meeting on Monday, April 17.