By Donnie A. LucasFor the first time in about a month, three cases of COVID-19 were recorded at the three Albany testing sites last week, with a total of eight tests administered.At least one of the new cases was reportedly of a student on the secondary campus of Albany ISD.

By Melinda L. LucasIn addition to hearing concerns from a group of local citizens at Monday night’s meeting, council members also discussed detailed plans with this year’s pool managers.After a review by phone with CPA Cameron Gulley, council members approved the 2020-2021 audit.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Moran will host The Calling – Come & See Revival over three nights, Saturday-Monday, May 14-16 in Moran, with everyone invited.The old-fashioned tent revival will feature music and a message beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night.

By Sam WallerMoran schools began end-of-course STAAR testing this week with students in third through 10th grades.Testing began Tuesday, May 3 with freshmen tested in English, and continued on Wednesday with biology.Upcoming tests include freshmen in U.S.

By Sam WallerPlayer, coaches, and parents from Albany Little League took a break from competition Tuesday, May 3 to attend the Abilene Christian-Texas Tech game at ACU’s Crutcher Scott Field, helping make up a record crowd.

Donegal Racing’s Mo Donegal has not only qualified for the Kentucky Derby, the three-year-old – owned by several partners including the Picquet family, of Albany, Texas – is quickly gaining plaudits as a favorite to capture the first jewel in this year’s Triple Crown.

By Sam WallerNancy Smith Elementary School students will get two days to run and play this month with the annual track meet and field day.The track meet will be Monday, May 23 at the Albany High School track. The field day will be Tuesday, May 24 at Webb Park.

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By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H wrapped up a busy April last week with numerous events.The local club still has events scheduled, culminating with the last meeting of the year on Sunday, May 15.

City of Albany officials plan to test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, May 11, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.