Albany residents and Old Jail Art Center patrons are asked to “save the date” for a March 22 reception honoring Erin Whitmore, the OJAC’s education director for the last 15 years.Old Jail docents will be hosting the come-and-go event, set for 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

By David H. WallerPhase one of a planned fire guard project aimed at reducing wildfire risk near Albany is set to begin soon, with work taking place on land on the southwest edge of town near County Road 187 and Highway 180.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team endured another weather cancellation last week, but bounced back with two big wins, the latter against Abilene TLCA in the District 8-2A opener.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team fashioned an undefeated run last week in the Albany Lion Varsity Baseball Tournament, the host team just didn’t get as many wins as it wanted.The Lions (2-1-3) did not play this week over spring break. Albany returns to action at 5:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD has had a busy stretch before going on spring break.Students Sam Stanley, Brylee Stautzenberer and Kielar Carr were inducted into the National Honor Society.“The core values are Academics, Leadership, Service and Character,” Moran Principal Jo Hise said.

By David H. WallerLast week marked the official start of the 2025 golf season at Albany Golf Club, as the course hosted its first high school tournaments in nearly a decade, with both boys’ and girls’ teams competing last Monday and Wednesday, respectively.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Playhouse took center stage this past weekend with their production of Rumors, marking a successful three-day run that brought renewed excitement to Albany’s theater scene.

By Lynsi Perry MusselmanThe Lorax, Thing 1, 2 and 3, and Cat in the Hat, among other Dr. Seuss characters were seen on Nancy Smith Elementary School campus on Friday, February 28, to celebrate “Read Across America” week.

The Albany Masonic Lodge continues its tradition of giving back to the community, recently making donations to the Albany ISD Dyslexia Program and the local senior citizens center, as well as opening applications for its annual scholarship.

By Melinda L. LucasShoppers should have plenty to choose from this Saturday at the special yard sale and bake sale to be held at the Shackelford County Show Barn from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.“We have so, so many things!” organizer Kristie Smith said earlier this week.