By Sam WallerFor nearly four decades, Polo on the Prairie has raised millions of dollars for cancer research and patient programs at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Research Center.The 37th edition of the annual event, which will be held Saturday, April 29 at the Musselman Brothers’ Lazy...

By Donnie A. LucasAnyone who would like to add a veteran’s name to the veterans memorial marker located on the Shackelford County Courthouse square needs to contact Mary Kay O’Connor by Monday, May 15.O’Connor said she has not had anyone contact her about additions to the marker this year, but she...

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.McBee...

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.The junior high program will play its district tournament Thursday-Friday, May 4-5, at Abilene’s Rose Park Tennis...

By Sam WallerFor the second time during the spring semester, Moran ISD encountered a security situation.According to the Shackelford County Sheriff’s Office dispatch report, shots were reported to have been heard near the Moran City Park on Tuesday, April 11, with the school going into a “soft...

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.The students qualified for the...

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.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said slight changes were made to the commercial steer class, which made its...

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.Nearly 70 signatures were added to a pink and blue floral memory...

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.The top three finishers in each advance at...