By Melinda L. LucasThree parliamentary procedure teams and two individuals competed at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference held in Dallas last week, with the Level 1 (eighth grade) team taking the top spot in their division and bringing home a gold medal.

By Melinda L. LucasWhen Moran students were on campus last Friday, April 11, some of the older classes were given instruction in CPR and first aid by school nurse Deloris Londerholm.According to principal Jo Hise, the district had to deviate from its normal four-day week to make up a weather day.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Membership Crawfish Boil and Fish Fry next Thursday, April 17, with the event set to begin at 6:00 p.m. in the front parking lot of the Chamber building.

By Melinda L. LucasAnother annual Albany Classic Car Show is gearing up for Saturday, April 19 in downtown Albany, with the public urged to come view dozens of vintage cars and trucks from around the Big Country.Organizer and car enthusiast Robert Snyder said he is hoping for a good turnout.

By David H. WallerTo nearly a full crowd at the Aztec Theater, Neal McCoy took the stage in Albany for the first time in nearly 30 years—and it was well worth the wait. The last time he played here was at the Polo on the Prairie, and somehow, he remembered it like it was yesterday.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal business owners need to file renditions by next Tuesday April 15, according to Shackelford CAD County chief appraiser Richard Petree.

Guest WriterMatthew Howard

By Melinda L. LucasA total of 25 Albany FCCLA members will compete in the FCCLA State Conference in Dallas this weekend, including all three parliamentary procedure teams plus a two-person team, all of whom qualified for state after placing in the regional conference held last month.

Albany Fire Chief Joel Viertel was re-elected to a second term during the department’s annual officer election, which saw every position filled by unanimous vote—an outcome Viertel described as a sign of unity and strong leadership within the volunteer force.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County horse judging teams placed well at the District 7 Horse Judging contest held in San Angelo last week, with the senior team qualifying for state for the third consecutive year.