By Sandy Morris
The local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has set up a silent auction of plaques of famous athletes and public figures in an effort to raise money to send students to FCA camp this summer.
The plaques were originally ordered for an FCA golf tournament that was rained out, according to FCA East organizer Paul Johnston.
By Sandy Morris
Local residents are invited to come to the Bank Park at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, to join the Albany Ministerial Alliance and millions of people across the nation in prayer for the United States.
AMA president and First Baptist Church minister Jeff Turner said the plans are to gather and pray collectively and then extend an invitation to anyone who would like to pray for the city, state, and country.
By Sandy Morris
Junior 4-H member Johnnie Hise took part in the 4-H Fashion Show on Friday, April 30 in San Angelo and placed first in her division, advancing her to the state contest.
Hise will travel to College Station on June 8 to compete in her category of ‘Construction-Semi-Formal to Formal,’ according to Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H sponsor Kloey Painter.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Moran senior Tiffany Wade was crowned as Moran High School’s 2021 Prom Queen during last Saturday’s annual event held at the Moran Event Center.
The MHS prom queen, with nominees from the senior class, is elected by all the students who attend the event.
Wade is a lifelong resident of Moran except one year when she attended school in Kansas.
She has been involved in volleyball all four years of high school, as well as participating in track for three years, basketball for two seasons, and cross country the last two years.
By Brad McBee
Earlier in the month I caught sight of my first Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (also known as the Texas Bird-of-paradise) of the year. The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is by far one of my favorite birds of Texas.
When I first moved to Texas, this elegant bird immediately caught my attention, sweeping through the air as it dashes to catch insects in flight. If the windshield of my truck is any indicator, there are plenty of bugs that need to be eaten.
By Sandy Walker
Albany High School seniors will be very busy during the next three weeks, with several activities planned during the time leading up to graduation.
Pictures should have already been turned in to class parent Tisha Wilkins for the senior slide show, including one baby picture, one elementary or junior high photo, and one senior picture from each senior.
“If for some reason they have not yet been turned in, they need to be given to me as soon as possible,” said Wilkins.
By Sandy Morris
Shackelford County ResouceCare’s 17th annual spring health fair will take place at the Albany Bank Park on Friday, May 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ResourceCare program director Mindy Ary said they expect around 15 agencies to attend the health fair for Albany and Moran elementary students.
“We will have face painting, snow cones, popcorn, and booth games throughout the morning,” said Ary. “The Albany Fire Department is also providing a bounce house.”
Albany baseball and softball team pictures that were cancelled last week due to the weather are currently being rescheduled by The Albany News.
Coach pitch teams will be taken on Saturday, May 15, and times will be set soon for girls softball.
T-ball and Little League packets are available now.
By Sandy Morris
The Albany Study Club will host a Quilt Show at the Whitney Theatre during the Fort Griffin Fandangle, June 18, 19, 25, and 26.
The show is free to the public and will be open from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
To submit a quilt or handmade piece for the show, exhibitors can leave their project in a plastic bag with a completed information card at the Shackelford County Library.
The club also will be selling raffle tickets for a quilt made by Sandi Conway and quilted by Amy Folsom.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Lion baseball team ended the regular season undefeated, advancing into the playoffs as the winner of District 8-2A.
Albany (16-3-1, 10-0) will face the Coleman Bluecats (12-10, 8-5) in the bi-district series that starts Friday and continues on Saturday.
Game 1 is set for Glen Rose at 6:30 p.m. Friday, with the Lions serving as the home team. Ticket prices are set at $5 for adults and $3 for students.
