By Sam WallerAlbany churches are preparing for a busy Easster  week with services and special events planned.Easter Sunday falls on April 9 this year.Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church has a full slate of services starting with Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6.

By Sam WallerGuy Caldwell made his living as a rancher, but serving his alma mater – Hardin-Simmons – was a key part of his life.The former Albany resident, who died in 1987, was remembered by the institution earlier this month with induction into HSU’s Hall of Leaders.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H’s senior horse judging team qualified for state competition Friday, March 24 at the District 7 contest in San Angelo.The team of Faith Fry, Madailein Beard, Riley Reames, and Paisley Clark will compete at the State 4-H Roundup in June at College Station.

By Sam WallerDeadline for exhibitors from the 2023 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show to have thank you notes to buyers written and ready to mail is Saturday, April 1.Show participants must place their finished notes in a stamped, addressed envelope ready for mailing.

By Melinda L. LucasA total of 34 teams were entered in AZE’s third annual Scholarship Cornhole Tournament last Saturday, with cash prizes handed out to the top three two-person teams in three different divisions.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Beverly Rogers has been honored for her years of fundraising efforts on behalf of the Alz­heimer’s Association with the Abilene chapter donating six books about the disease to the Shackelford County Library.

By Sam WallerAlbany Little League opened its 2023 season with a barn-burner Monday, March 27 as the Oilers edged the Reds by one run in the last inning.League organizer Paul Hamilton said he expects the level of competition to remain high throughout the season.

By Sam WallerThree Moran High School students qualified for UIL academic regional competition based on their results Wednesday, March 22 at the District 13-1A meet at Eula.

By Sam WallerAlbany ISD is moving forward with a plan to purchase monuments honoring the Albany Lions’ three football state championships, with a campaign underway to raise $50,000 for the purchase and installation of six-foot-by-six-foot granite monuments to be placed around the sign which honors...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football team has been named recipient of the 2023 Gordon Wood Award by the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.The award will be presented Saturday, May 6 at the Hall’s 2023 induction banquet in Waco.