By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members Riley Reames and Kerrigan Howard submitted their plan for a community service project Monday, Feb. 24 to the Shackelford County Commissioners.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members continued their run at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo last week with several placing.Jake Hale earned a blue ribbon in the ag mech contest with his hydraulic hay trailer, his third in as many shows.

By Melinda L. LucasGrandparents Week and the annual PTO Book Fair are both set for next week, March 3-7, at Nancy Smith Elementary School, with NSES counselor Susie Beard inviting parents and grandparents to bring a lunch and buy a book or two.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School student Rowdy New performed in the Region 6 Solo and Ensemble contest at Wylie High School in Abilene last weekend, earning a Division I on his Class 3 bass clarinet solo.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District started this week with a safety drill to test security procedures.During the drill, conducted Monday, Feb. 24, bells and lights in school buildings activated.

Last week in The Albany News Kids Corner, we asked the future leaders of Albany what they would do if they were mayor, and their responses did not disappoint. Some ideas were ambitious, aiming to transform the town in bold new ways.

By David H. WallerAfter 21 years of dedication to preserving and restoring the Fort Griffin Historic Site, the Friends of Fort Griffin organization is ceasing operations.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Playhouse (AMP) is putting the final touches on its production of Neil Simon’s Rumors, set to take the stage February 28, March 1, and March 2 at the Aztec Theater.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce held its annual membership meeting on Friday at the Icehouse, with over 30 people in attendance to discuss the Chamber’s progress and plans for 2025.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA students wrapped up their participation at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo last week and now turn their attention to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.