By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District board voted unanimously at its Monday, March 20, meeting to accept the proposed calendar for the 2023-24 school year, continuing the district’s four-day school week.Superintendent Dr.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA students wrapped up their participation at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and now turn their attention to Star of Texas in Austin.“Albany FFA had a great showing at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo,” chapter adviser Chris Beard said.

By Melinda L. LucasBasic information about scholarships being awarded to this year’s graduating class at Albany High School is needed by the first part of next week.

By Melinda L. LucasNo action was taken other than approving the minutes and bills during a brief meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors on Monday, March 20.

By Melinda L. LucasWith all five council members present, Albany city officials worked through four major agenda items at this week’s monthly meeting, including approval of a fire department request to purchase a $220,000 truck with donated funds.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany ISD students and staff are out of school this week for the spring break holidays but will all return to the classroom on Monday, March 20.Classes will resume at normal times on Monday, with the elementary classes starting at 7:55 a.m.

By Melinda L. LucasA request by Shackelford County commissioner Cody Jordan to set speed limits on several roads in Precinct 4 resulted in the scheduling of a required public hearing on Monday, March 27.

By Donnie A. LucasThe third country artist in as many months will take the stage at the Aztec Theater on Saturday, March 18 as part of the spring concert series sponsored by Albany Live.As of Tuesday, a total of 140 tickets were still available for the show featuring Sunny Sweeney.

By Donnie A. LucasFollowing this week off for spring break, twice-a-week cast rehearsals for the Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will resume starting Monday, March 20 at the Prairie Theater.“We will practice on Mondays and Thursdays until the Sampler,” director Lorna Ayers said.

By Donnie A. LucasFollowing this week off for spring break, twice-a-week cast rehearsals for the Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will resume starting Monday, March 20 at the Prairie Theater.“We will practice on Mondays and Thursdays until the Sampler,” director Lorna Ayers said.