By Sam WallerAlbany’s Creed Spencer closed out his stock show season in a big way, showing the junior champion lightweight cross barrow at the Star of Texas in Austin.Spencer was one of several Albany FFA students entered in the final major show of the winter, which concluded its run Saturday,...

By Melinda L. LucasDue to the Good Friday holiday on April 7, the April distribution pickup dates for the commodity food program have been pushed back one week.Pickup dates are scheduled for Thursday, April 13 and Friday, April 14.Moran recipients should pick up their monthly commodity food at the...

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.A Good Friday...

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.In...

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.In addition to the players themselves, there were quite a few spectators and people...

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.Hamilton said 160 players are...

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.Tyler Waddell finished first in Social Studies, with Terra Thompson in Computer Applications and Ellis Hise in Mathematics...