By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners imposed 35 MPH speed limits on several roads near rock quarries in Pct. 4, including 163, 177, 201, 202, and 240 after the required public hearing on March 27.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Membership Drive Crawfish Boil for the Albany Chamber of Commerce is set for next Thursday, April 6 in the parking lot in front of the depot.The event will kick off at 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County chief appraiser Clayton Snyder said this week that some progress is being made in a lawsuit involving a wind farm that has almost $430,000 in outstanding tax assessments that are “owed” to several of the local taxing jurisdictions.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8 at Webb City Park.Parents need to note that the time is earlier in the day than most years in the past.

By Melinda L. LucasSix Albany High students are advancing to the Region II Academic Meet in April after placing in the top three at the District 10-2A Meet held March 22 in Stamford.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Creed Spencer closed out his stock show season in a big way, showing the junior champion lightweight cross barrow at the Star of Texas in Austin.

By Melinda L. LucasDue to the Good Friday holiday on April 7, the April distribution pickup dates for the commodity food program have been pushed back one week.Pickup dates are scheduled for Thursday, April 13 and Friday, April 14.

By Sam WallerAlbany churches are preparing for a busy Easster  week with services and special events planned.Easter Sunday falls on April 9 this year.Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church has a full slate of services starting with Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6.

By Sam WallerGuy Caldwell made his living as a rancher, but serving his alma mater – Hardin-Simmons – was a key part of his life.The former Albany resident, who died in 1987, was remembered by the institution earlier this month with induction into HSU’s Hall of Leaders.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H’s senior horse judging team qualified for state competition Friday, March 24 at the District 7 contest in San Angelo.The team of Faith Fry, Madailein Beard, Riley Reames, and Paisley Clark will compete at the State 4-H Roundup in June at College Station.