By Sam WallerMoran ISD will have early release at 1:00 p.m. Friday on the last day of class.“We had some extra minutes left, so we decided to treat everybody and let them go an extra half a day early,” superintendent Dr. John Denson said.Principal Jo Hise said lunch will be served before students...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions Club presented club Sweethearts Caitlan Lee of Albany and Johnnie Hise of Moran with scholarships on Thursday, May 12 at the weekly meeting.“We were able to provide $500 apiece,” Lions Club president Bob Skelton said.

By Melinda L. LucasNew exhibitions will open at the Old Jail Art Center with a members’ viewing and dinner reception on Saturday, June 4 and remain on view throughout the summer.The three exhibits will feature selections from the permanent collection, an installation in the original jail cells, and...

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour has been scheduled for every Tuesday in June.Organizer Janna Ledbetter said the program, geared toward preschool and early elementary children, will have a theme of service to the community.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual spring cleanup day Saturday, June 11.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones invites local residents to participate in the project aimed at beautifying Albany.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Dance Theatre Company will present its 72nd Annual Recital on Saturday, June 4.The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Albany High School auditorium.Admission is free.There are three featured seniors in this year’s recital, including Johnnie...

By Sam WallerLocal coaches are offering two sports camps in June for students entering kindergarten through ninth grade for the 2022-23 school year.The Albany Basketball Camp is scheduled for Wednesday-Thursday, June 1-2 at the Albany High School gym with instruction by Tate Thompson and Ryder...

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Baccalaureate service for the Albany High School Class of 2022 is set for Sunday, May 22 at 4:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.Former Albany youth minister Spencer Newsom will be the featured speaker.

By Donnie A. LucasA record crowd of students, parents and staff attended the annual Academic Banquet on Monday to honor academic excellence of students in a variety of activities including academic UIL events, journalism, band, FFA, one-act play, and FCCLA.A total of 370 attended the event to recap...

By Donnie A. LucasVoters will have the chance to go to the polls for a second time this month with the May 24 State Primary Elections Run-off for both the Republican and Democratic parties.In-person early voting ends on Friday, May 20.