By Sandy Morris The first week of official rehearsals for the 2021 Fandangle began last week at the Prairie Theater. Fandangle artistic director Lorna Ayers said rehearsals were well-attended last week. “We had amazing rehearsals last week,” Ayers said.

By Sandy Morris The Old Jail Art Center will host a members viewing and reception  this weekend for two exhibitions that opened more than two months ago. No public opening was planned at that time because of COVID precautions and limited hours of operation.

By Melinda L. Lucas A quorum of the seven-member Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors met in a special session on Wednesday evening, May 5 to canvass votes from the May 1 election within the allotted time period, but also acted on one other item on the agenda.

By Melinda L. Lucas Two new teachers were hired and two resignations accepted during an early morning meeting of the Albany ISD trustees.

By Melinda L. Lucas Albany city council members voted to move forward with plans to refinance the water plant bonds by adopting an ordinance at Monday night’s regular council meeting.

By Melinda L. Lucas After a short walk around the grounds, Shackelford County commissioners made a decision about where to place a granite monument inscribed with the 10 Commandments during a morning meeting on May 10.

By Melinda A. Lucas The staff of The Lions Roar, the student newspaper for Albany High School, earned a 16th consecutive Star Award along with over 40 individual honors announced by the Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC) on Saturday.

By Sandy Morris Junior 4-H member Johnnie Hise took part in the 4-H Fashion Show on Friday, April 30 in San Angelo and placed first in her division, advancing her to the state contest.

By Melinda L. Lucas Moran senior Tiffany Wade was crowned as Moran High School’s 2021 Prom Queen during last Saturday’s annual event held at the Moran Event Center. The MHS prom queen, with nominees from the senior class, is elected by all the students who attend the event.

By Sandy Morris The annual field day for Nancy Smith Elementary School preschool through sixth grade students returns this year and is set for Monday, May 24 at the City Park. Students will begin being bused to the park at 9:00 a.m.