By Melinda L. Lucas

Moran ISD has announced a full slate of activities as the school year winds down, including banquets, award ceremonies, graduations, and the annual Pre-K Roundup.

Pre-K Roundup will be held Thursday, May 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Parents of incoming students must bring a birth certificate, Social Security number, immunization record, proof of residence (such as a utility bill or lease), and a parent or guardian photo ID. For more information, contact the school at 325-945-3101 or email jtencate@moran.esc14.net.

By David H. Waller

Polo on the Prairie once again brought hundreds of supporters together Saturday at Rancho Verde, located between Albany and Breckenridge on Hubbard Creek Reservoir. The annual fundraiser, benefiting the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, marked its 39th year with what organizers believe was the largest crowd in the event’s history. This year’s event raised nearly $1 million for cancer care and research.

By David H. Waller

Organizers for CareFest have announced the lineup for the seventh annual event, set to take place on August 16. The benefit concert, which raises money for ResourceCare, will feature performances by Kevin Fowler, Stoney LaRue, Jason Boland, Cooder Graw, Carter Peaslee, and Yesterdaze Wine. Peaslee and Yesterdaze Wine lead singer Jared McLane are both past winners of CareFest’s Acoustic Showdown competition.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Albany High School recently announced honor students for the 2025 senior class, with Avery Everitt named valedictorian and Holden Sanchez salutatorian.

Nine other seniors were named as honor students as part of the top 25 percent of the class, which has 45 members.

Everitt, the daughter of Mark and Jennifer Everitt, has a four-year overall grade average of 104.078.

Sanchez has an overall GPA of 102.282. He is the son of Matthew and Heidi Sanchez.