By Donnie A. LucasOnly one positive case of COVID-19 was recorded at the three Albany testing sites over the last two weeks.A total of 13 tests were administered during the period, according to a report issued by county judge Bob Skelton.

By Sam WallerFather Prakash Dias took a rather convoluted path to his post as priest at Albany’s Jesus of Nazareth Catholic Church and Breckenridge’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.A visit home to his native India turned into a nearly year-long ordeal to return to work.

By Sam WallerLocal churches will conduct Easter services Sunday, April 17 with other Holy Week services in advance.Trinity Lutheran Church will have a Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14 (tonight), and a Good Friday service at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 15.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD staff and students will be off both Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5 for a four-day Easter weekend.Younger students at Nancy Smith Elementary School had Easter activities planned on campus this week.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Parliamentary Procedure team of the Albany FCCLA Chapter took first place at the State Leadership Conference in Dallas last week.

By Melinda L. LucasSara Smith and Rylan Roberson were crowned queen and king during the Albany High School Junior-Senior Prom held Saturday, April 9 at the Whitney Theatre.Nominees for prom queen included Tristen Brown, Sarah Cotter, Avery Kleiner, and Smith.

By Donnie A. LucasRequests to receive a ballot by mail for the May 7 election must be received in the county clerk’s office by April 26.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal business owners need to file renditions by April 18, according to Shackelford CAD County chief appraiser Clayton Snyder.

By Melinda L. LucasMost of Monday’s hour-long meeting of the Albany city council was spent in discussing various aspects of the city’s recreational pool.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 15th annual Albany Classic Car Show is ready at the starting line for Saturday, April 16 in downtown Albany, with the public urged to come view dozens of vintage cars and trucks from around the Big Country.