By Sam Waller

Albany FFA students wrapped up their participation at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo last week and now turn their attention to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

In addition to steers and hogs being exhibited in San Antonio this week, Will LeMay, Jack Nail and Slayton Parsons were entered in roping events in the rodeo and Jake Hale was entered in the ag mechanics contest. Hale has already earned blue ribbons for his hydraulic hay trailer at Fort Worth and San Angelo.

John Hash, 86 of Albany, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 17th at First Baptist Church with Jody Sanders officiating. Interment followed in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation was held from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 16th at Morehart Mortuary of Albany.

Jann Cook Todd, 76, a long-time resident of Albany, passed away on February 11, 2025. Her memorial service at Albany Methodist Church was held on Monday, February 17 with Pastor Krueger officiating.

Look at Jesus

“While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. Then Jesus ordered him, “Don’t tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”” (Luke 5:12–14, NIV)