By Sam WallerAlbany FFA was recognized with the Golden Horizon and National Chapter awards on Wednesday, April 13, at the Big Country District and Area 4 FFA contests at Tarleton State University in Stephenville.

By Donnie A. LucasNo new cases of ­COVID-19 were recorded at the three Albany testing sites last week, marking the second time recently that no new positive test results were reported.No new cases were documented for the week of March 28 through April 1 for the first time in several months.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford Youth Livestock Association added three new board members at its meeting last week in addition to reelecting all officers.

By Donnie A. LucasTickets are on sale for the Radney Foster concert set for Friday, April 29 at the Aztec Theater, with seats still available.The performance is sponsored by Albany Live, a nonprofit organized last year to bring live musical events to Albany.

By Donnie A. LucasIn-person early voting for the May 7 constitutional amendment election and the Shackelford County Hospital District trustee election begins on Monday, April 25.Next Tuesday, April 26, is also the deadline for requests for mail ballots to be received in the clerk’s office.

By Melinda L. LucasAnyone who would like to add a veteran’s name to the Shackelford County veterans memorial marker is asked to contact Mary Kay O’Connor at 325-660-2498 by Monday, May 5.O’Connor hopes to have any new names engraved on the marker in time for Memorial Day on May 30.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter meeting in closed session, Albany ISD trustees hired a new IT director and renewed all staff contracts at the end of the regular meeting on Monday, April 18.

By Donnie A. LucasThanks in part to perfect spring weather, spectators and vintage car and truck owners came out in droves to downtown Albany last Saturday for the 15th annual Albany Classic Car Show.

By Donnie A. LucasThanks in part to perfect spring weather, spectators and vintage car and truck owners came out in droves to downtown Albany last Saturday for the 15th annual Albany Classic Car Show.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal paramedic Mateo Millan was offered and accepted the position of EMS director after members of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors met in closed session for about 30 minutes Monday night, April 18.