By Sam WallerMembers 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...

By Sam WallerMoran 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...

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 WallerParents 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....

By Sam WallerThe 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...

By Sam WallerPresley 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.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Project Graduation will be operating the concession stand at two track meets in March as fundraising events.Albany will host the Roaring Lion Relays on Thursday, March 23, and a junior high meet on Friday, March 24.Project Graduation has provided Albany High School seniors...

By Melinda L. LucasDuring their Feb. 14 meeting, Albany city council members moved forward with a $3 million bond program through the Texas Water Development Board for water system improvements.A representative of Enprotec / Hibbs & Todd, the city’s engineering consultant, explained the project,...

By Melinda L. LucasWith no contested races as of Tuesday, residents only have two more days to toss their hats into the local political ring for several local elections to be decided May 6.The Albany and Moran ISD trustee elections and both Albany and Moran city councils had drawn full slates of...

By Sam WallerHistory buffs can get a glimpse of what life was like on the frontier Saturday, Feb. 18 at Fort Griffin State Historic Site’s Winter Encampment.The event, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will feature living historians who will fine-tune their skills while they portray a frontier...