By Melinda L. LucasThe spring health fair hosted by Shackelford County ResourceCare returns to the Albany Bank Park on Friday, May 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. after missing last year due to COVID concerns.

By Donnie A. LucasOne incumbent and three other candidates from a field of seven were elected to the Shackelford County Hospital Board, along with two statewide constitutional amendments were approved by voters.

By Melinda L. LucasBoth Albany competitors at the State UIL Academic Meet came home with medals last Friday in journalism events.This was the first time since May of 2019 that the state meet was held in person at Austin.

By Donnie A. LucasFor the first time in about a month, three cases of COVID-19 were recorded at the three Albany testing sites last week, with a total of eight tests administered.At least one of the new cases was reportedly of a student on the secondary campus of Albany ISD.

By Melinda L. LucasIn addition to hearing concerns from a group of local citizens at Monday night’s meeting, council members also discussed detailed plans with this year’s pool managers.After a review by phone with CPA Cameron Gulley, council members approved the 2020-2021 audit.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Moran will host The Calling – Come & See Revival over three nights, Saturday-Monday, May 14-16 in Moran, with everyone invited.The old-fashioned tent revival will feature music and a message beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night.

By Sam WallerMoran schools began end-of-course STAAR testing this week with students in third through 10th grades.Testing began Tuesday, May 3 with freshmen tested in English, and continued on Wednesday with biology.Upcoming tests include freshmen in U.S.

By Sam WallerPlayer, coaches, and parents from Albany Little League took a break from competition Tuesday, May 3 to attend the Abilene Christian-Texas Tech game at ACU’s Crutcher Scott Field, helping make up a record crowd.

Donegal Racing’s Mo Donegal has not only qualified for the Kentucky Derby, the three-year-old – owned by several partners including the Picquet family, of Albany, Texas – is quickly gaining plaudits as a favorite to capture the first jewel in this year’s Triple Crown.

By Sam WallerNancy Smith Elementary School students will get two days to run and play this month with the annual track meet and field day.The track meet will be Monday, May 23 at the Albany High School track. The field day will be Tuesday, May 24 at Webb Park.