By Sam WallerThe 2023 Old Glory Relay will pass through Albany Thursday, May 4 (today), on its way across the country.The Old Glory Relay is a coast-to-coast trip with military veterans carrying a U.S. flag.

By Melinda L. LucasRepresentatives of the Shackelford County Youth & Livestock Association were at commissioners court on Monday, April 24 to propose extensive improvements and additions to the county-owned show barn, with estimates falling in the $150,000 to $200,000 range.

By Melinda L. LucasTwo Albany High students qualified to advance to the UIL State Academic Meet in Austin after placing in the top three at the Region 2 Academic Meet in Denison last Friday.A total of six local students advanced to the Region 2 meet, with three placing in the top six.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany native Justin Rodriguez died in a one-vehicle rollover six miles south of Albany on Hwy. 6 last Thursday night, April 20.A 911 call from the first motorist on the scene was recorded at 8:46 p.m.

Pick-up dates for the May distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5.Families in Moran should pick up their food at Moran City Hall 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, while Albany recipients can pick up on Friday, May 5, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

By Melinda L. Lucas“Sight For All,” a free preliminary vision screening event in Albany is set for this Saturday, April 29 in Friendship Baptist Church’s Activity Building.Sponsored by the Albany Lions Club, the four-hour clinic is open to ages 2 and older from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for the summer production of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will start on May 7 with the children’s numbers and continue almost nightly throughout the rest of the month and during June.

By Sam WallerDeadline for horse validation in advance of the Shackelford County Horse Show is Monday, May 1.The inaugural show, which gained approval from the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association earlier this month, is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6 at the Fikes Arena on FM 601.

By Sam WallerThe garden work day at the Ben Richey Boys Ranch Albany location has been tentatively rescheduled for Wednesday, May 3, weather permitting.Weekend showers delayed the event from the original April 23 date.

By Donnie A. LucasWith teacher and staff appreciation week just a couple of weeks away, two local organizations have opted to honor school personnel a week early.The annual Ben Richey Boys Ranch dinner for teachers and staff is set for Tuesday, May 2 at the pavilion at the ranch.