Callahan-Shackelford County Farm Bureau, in partnership with Texas Farm Bureau, presented $500 donations to all Volunteer Fire Departments in both counties.

By Sam WallerCapt. Kurtis Bueltmann, chaplain at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, will serve as a guest speaker Sunday, May 15 at Trinity Lutheran Church.Bueltmann, an ordained Lutheran minister, has been involved in the ministry for more than 30 years. He was recently posted to Dyess.

By Sam WallerThe Calling – Come & See Revival will offer three nights of worship for all faiths this weekend at Moran City Park.The revival, hosted by First Baptist Church of Moran, is a cooperative effort with Albany Methodist Church.Services will start at 6:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasAcademic achievement will be recognized during the Albany Junior and Senior High School Academic Banquet on Monday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m.The annual event is sponsored by Albany ISD, the Feed Store, and the Academic Booster Club.

By Melinda L. LucasThe staff of The Lions Roar, the student newspaper for Albany High School, earned a 17th consecutive Star Award along with a Tops in Texas and almost 50 individual honors announced by the Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC) last weekend.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for the June performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle are underway, with various scene practices set for Sunday through Thursday nights until opening night June 17.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany school board accepted five resignations and hired one teacher at their May 9 meeting.The resignations of four teachers and one staff person were accepted “with regrets” on a motion by Joe Tidwell.

By Melinda L. LucasThe spring health fair hosted by Shackelford County ResourceCare returns to the Albany Bank Park on Friday, May 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. after missing last year due to COVID concerns.

By Donnie A. LucasOne incumbent and three other candidates from a field of seven were elected to the Shackelford County Hospital Board, along with two statewide constitutional amendments were approved by voters.

By Melinda L. LucasBoth Albany competitors at the State UIL Academic Meet came home with medals last Friday in journalism events.This was the first time since May of 2019 that the state meet was held in person at Austin.