Paul Cauthen will return to Albany later this month for a concert at the Aztec Theater on Friday, May 30. The show will mark Cauthen’s third headlining performance at the Aztec since 2023, following a pair of sold-out appearances that helped build his connection with local audiences.

With summer around the corner, preparations for the 87th annual Fort Griffin Fandangle are shifting into gear. Rehearsals for the 2025 production will begin Monday, May 12, welcoming both returning cast members and newcomers ready to join the long-running community tradition.

By David H. WallerAlbany recorded 6.26 inches of rainfall in April, making it the wettest April in nearly a decade and more than doubling the town’s historical average of 2.81 inches for the month. This year’s total is the highest April rainfall since 2016, when 6.

By Melinda L. LucasTwo Albany High School seniors were awarded scholarships from Closet Angels last weekend in a brief announcement ceremony Sunday after church at the ministry’s building.Chosen as recipients because of their service over the past few years were Carisa Barrera and Riley Mae Reames.

By Melinda L. LucasVoters in Shackelford County cast ballots Saturday, May 3, to elect representatives for both county school boards and the hospital district, with contested races decided for Albany ISD, Moran ISD, and the Shackelford County Hospital District.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County 4-H members selected new leadership for the upcoming year during their final meeting of the 2024-2025 program year, held Sunday afternoon, May 4.

By Melinda L. LucasMoran 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.

By David H. WallerPolo on the Prairie once again brought hundreds of supporters together Saturday at Rancho Verde, located between Albany and Breckenridge on Hubbard Creek Reservoir.

By David H. WallerOrganizers for CareFest have announced the lineup for the seventh annual event, set to take place on August 16.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany 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.