By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church’s fundraising efforts for its summer mission trip to Belize will continue with three items up for bid following the concert and auction held at the Aztec Theater.“The worship concert and auction went well,” MMPC youth minister Becky Wills said.

By Donnie A. LucasSix Albany High School students will compete in the Region II-2A UIL Academic Meet on Friday at Grayson College in Denison.Five of the qualifiers are entered in journalism events, with one student advancing to the regional level in computer science.

By Sam WallerA few changes were made for the 2024 Shackelford Youth and Livestock Show on Tuesday, April 11 at the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association’s annual meeting.

A reception was held at First Baptist Church Albany to recognize Frances Cox’s 90th birthday.Four generations of her family as well as friends, neighbors and her “church family” enjoyed cake and punch while exchanging congratulations.

By Sam WallerThree Moran students will compete Saturday, April 22, at the Region II-1A academic meet at Angelo State University.Terra Thompson qualified in Computer Science, Tyler Waddell advanced in Social Studies and Ellis Hise is entered in Mathematics.

By Sam WallerAbout 100 tickets have been sold for Project Graduation’s raffle of a Sony PlayStaion 5 gaming console.“We definitely want to sell more,” Project Graduation organizer Amanda Tabor said.Tickets are one for $5 or five for $20. The prize drawing will be held Monday, May 8.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD trustees hired a new school nurse and a new PE teacher/coach, as well as renewing teacher contracts at the regular meeting on Monday, April 17.

By Donnie A. LucasPerfect spring weather along with a number of new entries brought out spectators and vintage car and truck owners to downtown Albany last Saturday for the 16th annual Albany Classic Car Show.

By Donnie A. LucasA crowd of over 200 members and guests made the trek to Reynolds Bend on the Matthews Ranch to get a preview of the 85th anniversary Fort Griffin Fandangle on Saturday, which was performed by a cast and crew of about 75.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany Live will host the fourth country artist in its 2023 spring concert series when Kaitlin Butts makes her Albany debut at the Aztec Theater on Saturday.Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the performance at 8:00 p.m.