The 19th annual Albany Classic Car Show is set for Saturday, May 9, with organizers preparing for a full day of classic vehicles, vendors and community activities. Volunteer coordinator Robert Snyder said interest remains strong, with participants expected from Albany and surrounding areas.

“We’ve had a good response, and things are lining up well for the show,” Snyder said. “As of today, there is no rain in the forecast for Saturday, so if that holds, we’re looking forward to a good turnout.”

Bill was born in Fredericksburg, Texas, on November 26, 1937. He moved to San Antonio with his parents when he was 5 years old and lived there until he graduated high school. He then joined the Navy and spent two years in North Carolina. After leaving military service, he moved to Austin, Texas, and earned his bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Texas. Bill then worked for the Austin Independent School District as the Director of Plant Management, designing all of its schools’ science labs.

A record crowd gathered this past Saturday for the 40th annual Polo on the Prairie, as the longtime West Texas fundraiser drew an estimated 2,000 attendees for its milestone year.

Event founder Henry Musselman said the 2026 crowd was the largest in the event’s history, continuing a tradition that has grown steadily over four decades. What began as a small gathering in 1987 has now become one of the most recognized fundraising events supporting UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

McCollum performance draws larger crowd

Albany High School has announced honor students for the Class of 2026, with Woods Peterson named valedictorian and Mimi Ivy selected as salutatorian.

Seven other seniors were recognized as honor students, representing the top 25 percent of the class.

Peterson earned a four-year average of 102.71, while Ivy posted a 102 average. Other honor students, in rank order, are Allison McDaniel, Ryan Turner, Jaxson Street, Madison Parrott, Hollis Yeates, Cache Clark and Caysn Hargett.