By Melinda L. Lucas
None of the six local entities located within the county will need to hold elections on May 6, although there was one race that was contested until a candidate withdrew on Tuesday.
The filing period for each of the local races ended Friday, Feb. 17, with the Fort Griffin SUD board drawing more candidates than terms expiring this year.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Commodities will be distributed Thursday, March 2 in Moran and Friday, March 3 in Albany at the usual times.
Families who have not yet returned their applications for the 2023 program must turn in paperwork, either before or on site, before receiving their food.
By Sam Waller
Shackelford County FFA and 4-H members continued their participation in the San Antonio and San Angelo livestock shows over the past week.
Six of 10 Albany FFA members showing barrows at San Antonio placed in their classes. Chelsy Parsons had the top finish with a second-place showing and reserve champion with her Duroc.
Tye Edgar finished third with his Spot. Crew Spencer had the seventh-place Duroc.
By Donnie A. Lucas
A group of three band students earned medals at the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest held at Wylie High School on Saturday.
Sophomore Melanie Figueroa earned a Division I rating on a Class 3 clarinet solo, while freshman Landon Picquet, a percussionist, also brought home a Division I on a Class 2 solo.
Sophomore Chyanne Jaco competed with a Class 2 solo, earning a Division II rating.
By Sam Waller
Members of the Shackelford County 4-H sewing club spent their meeting Sunday, Feb. 19 creating apparel and accessories from items available at Closet Angels.
Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said about a dozen members along with adult leaders took part.
“The girls were so creative,” Bell said. “We had some that took shirts and pants and made jumpsuits or turned a T-shirt into a bag. It was a fun little project for them.”
Bell said the activity was the brainchild of Heather Nitschke, who volunteers at Closet Angels.
By Sam Waller
Moran ISD has two nights of fun and games on the schedule for early March.
On Thursday, March 2, Family Board Game Night will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at the Moran Events Center.
Door prizes will be awarded for each grade level and Moran PTO will provide hot dogs, chips and drinks.
On Wednesday, March 8, Moran’s Spring Fling will be held at the football field.
Hamburger meals will be offered starting at 5:30 p.m. Game booths will be open from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Each class will operate a booth.
Photos taken of fifth and sixth grade youth basketball teams and individuals are ready for pickup at The Albany News office.
Little Dribblers pictures were taken last Saturday, and those packages will be available about mid-March.
Call 325-762-2201 for more information.
By Sam Waller
Parents of teens can gain insights and practical wisdom to help develop deeper relationships with teens in today’s ever challenging cultural crisis as First Baptist Church of Albany hosts viewings of the ENGAGE simulcast.
Sessions are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, and 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1.
Sunday’s presentation will include childcare and a light meal.
By Sam Waller
The Methodist Women Chapter of Albany Methodist Church will hold a Mexican Pile On lunch at noon Sunday, Feb. 26 as a fundraiser to support local mission work.
The event is open to the public and will be held in the church’s Fellowship Hall following regular Sunday services.
Donations will be accepted to help Methodist Women continue supporting local mission work, which includes Chelsey’s Project diaper ministry and Albany Ministerial Alliance’s Christmas basket campaign, among others.
By Sam Waller
Presley Green of Albany and Samantha Hinkle of Moran have received the Good Citizen award from the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship.
