By Donnie A. LucasAlbany ISD students and staff are out of school this week for the spring break holidays but will all return to the classroom on Monday, March 20.Classes will resume at normal times on Monday, with the elementary classes starting at 7:55 a.m.

By Melinda L. LucasA request by Shackelford County commissioner Cody Jordan to set speed limits on several roads in Precinct 4 resulted in the scheduling of a required public hearing on Monday, March 27.

By Donnie A. LucasThe third country artist in as many months will take the stage at the Aztec Theater on Saturday, March 18 as part of the spring concert series sponsored by Albany Live.As of Tuesday, a total of 140 tickets were still available for the show featuring Sunny Sweeney.

By Donnie A. LucasFollowing this week off for spring break, twice-a-week cast rehearsals for the Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will resume starting Monday, March 20 at the Prairie Theater.“We will practice on Mondays and Thursdays until the Sampler,” director Lorna Ayers said.

By Donnie A. LucasFollowing this week off for spring break, twice-a-week cast rehearsals for the Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will resume starting Monday, March 20 at the Prairie Theater.“We will practice on Mondays and Thursdays until the Sampler,” director Lorna Ayers said.

By Sam WallerThree Albany entrants placed with their barrows recently at the Houston Livestock Show.Creed Spencer won division champion with his mediumweight crossbred after placing first in his class. Crew Spencer placed fourth in his class with a heavyweight Poland.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Study Club showed its appreciation for local law enforcement last week by delivering goodie bags to the Shackelford County Sheriff’s Office for distribution to county and city officers.

By Melinda L. LucasTeams are invited to enter an upcoming cornhole tournament to be held at the Bank Park in Albany on Sunday, March 26.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-Hers were shown a different type of horsemanship with an English riding clinic at the Fikes Arena.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said the program offered 4-Hers a different perspective than they normally get in Western riding.

By Donnie A. LucasA number of Albany High School students will travel to Stamford on Wednesday, March 22, to compete in the District 10-2A UIL Academic Meet.The top three places in individual events will advance to the regional meet, while each top team in the team events moves on to the next level.