By Sandy Morris Albany High School  seniors are on the final countdown to graduation,and their parents and community members are finalizing plans for the traditional Project Graduation party.

By Sandy Morris A community-wide clean-up day, promoted annually by the Albany Chamber of Commerce, has been scheduled for Saturday, June 12.

By Melinda L. Lucas Albany ISD trustees took the next step toward applying for a $756,562 federal grant and reviewed preliminary taxable values during a regular meeting on Monday, May 17.

By Melinda L. Lucas A Cisco man who had been missing for three days was found dead in a remote part of northwestern Shackelford County on Monday evening, May 17, according to Shackelford County sheriff Ed Miller.

By Sandy Morris The annual Baccalaureate service for the Albany High School Class of 2021 will be held Sunday, May 23 at the AHS auditorium.  Former Albany youth minister Grant Zeller will be the keynote speaker, delivering the message at the 7:00 p.m. ceremony.

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By Sandy Morris The school year is almost over, and students of Moran Independent School District are busy with a host of end-of-year activities. State-mandated ­STAAR testing took place this week for many of the grades.

By Melinda L. Lucas Property renditions are due in less than a week, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder, with the original April 15 deadline extended after the devastating Texas freeze in February.

By Sandy Morris Members of the local 4-H horse club have several opportunities in upcoming weeks, according to Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H sponsor Kloey Painter.

By Sandy Morris Nancy Smith Elementary School preschool through sixth grade students will enjoy their annual field day on Monday, May 24, to be held at Webb City Park this year instead of the high school track. Starting at 9:00 a.m.