By Donnie A. LucasAn Albany junior will travel to Big Spring on Friday to prepare for the All-Region Band Concert on Saturday.Ashley Sanchez earned a seat on the All-Region Band during tryouts held in December at Midland Greenwood High School.

By Sam WallerA group of about 35 youth and adult volunteers began the new year with the Albany Youth Ministry Winter Ski Trip and Christian Adventure.The Jan. 2-6 trip to Crested Butte, Colorado, included three days of skiing as well as morning and evening activities.

By Sam WallerLocal churches have resumed their regular schedules now that the holidays have passed.Wednesday night programs at First Baptist and  Friendship Baptist churches returned this week.

The family of LaVerrel Floyd Dennis Pittman would like to thank those who facilitated her memorial service at First Baptist Church, including mother’s pastor and friend John Tunnell, Kyle Viertel, Carolyn Hill, Kevin Hill, Myra Hise and the ladies that prepared and served the food for the family...

By Sam WallerLocal beef producers have an opportunity to learn how to better manage wildlife and hunting on their land Friday, Jan. 13 as Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell hosts a continuing education program at the Courthouse.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members continued preparations for the upcoming county livestock show with approximately 30 club members helping clean at the show barn Monday, Jan. 9 as their community service project for the month.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association is soliciting donations to help fund the 2023 county stock show.Association president Bronco Askew said fundraising letters have been sent out, and board members are in the process of personally contacting prospective donors.

Tyler Beard graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness from Tarleton State University on Dec. 5, 2022.Tyler graduated magna cum laude with an overall average of 3.9 GPA. A 2020 graduate of Albany High School, Beard is the son of Chris and Susie Beard of Albany.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Parker Henry made his first foray into strongman competition a successful one, winning his weight class in the Big Country Showdown.The event was held Saturday, Dec. 17 in Abilene, hosted by Riley Rodriguez of Heathen Training.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District began its spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 10, with 117 students for all grades.The enrollment figure has increased by more than 20 students since the first day of class back in August.