By Sam WallerThe Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association will close the books on the 2022 show and begin planning for 2023 in the next few days.Checks for animals sold at this year’s show will be distributed from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 8 at the Albany Visitors Center parking lot.

By Sam WallerAlbany graduate Samantha Harris, a pediatric oncology nurse at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, has been nominated for Tarrant County Woman of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.She is working with other candidates to raise funds for the society.

Shackelford County Judge Robert Skelton has been honored by the Texas Association of Counties’ (TAC) Texas Judicial Academy for “going the extra mile.”The academy recognizes county judges who attain significant judicial education beyond state requirements as Fellows.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Chance Robison shot the low gross score and tied for low net Saturday, March 26 at the Legacy Golf Tour’s Split Rail Open at Split Rail Golf Club in Aledo.Robison shot a 73 in the one-day tourney and shared net honors with Blake Little of San Diego, California.

By Sam WallerLocal churches are making preparations for special Easter activities with a number of Holy Week programs in addition to Easter Sunday services.Easter Sunday falls on April 17 this year.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-Hers qualified for state competition last week in both fashion and horse judging events.The qualifiers will compete at the State Roundup this summer.There will also be photography submissions at state, according to Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell.

By Donnie A. LucasNot to diminish any of the success of the Albany High School band earning a sweepstakes award last week, but the current group is not the first Albany band – or even the second – to earn the distinguished designation.

By Donnie A. LucasAnother annual Albany Classic Car Show is gearing up for Saturday, April 16 in downtown Albany, with the public urged to come view dozens of vintage cars and trucks.Organizer and car enthusiast Robert Snyder said he has had a good response so far of owners planning to attend.

By Donnie A. LucasExcitement is building with final touches being made to the traditional Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle, which is just over a week away on Saturday, April 16 at the historic Matthews Ranch for the first time in 25 years.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the April distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8.Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 7.