By Sam WallerMoran FFA members Rayni Vinson and Bradee Stautzenberger continued enjoying success with their cattle at major stock shows.

By Sam WallerFour Shackelford County cowboys participated on the top two teams Saturday, March 8 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Youth Ranch Rodeo.Gatlin Wills and Jack Nail were members of the Creighton Ranch team, which won the event for the second year in a row.

By David H. WallerAlbany Live is bringing another big-name act to town, with the Bellamy Brothers set to perform on March 22 at the Aztec Theater. The concert marks the 18th show in the series, which has become a staple for live music in Albany.

By Lynsi Perry MusselmanWith the extreme high winds Albany and the surrounding area received on Tuesday, March 4, the weather proverb “In like a lion and out like a lamb” seems to be true this March.

By David H. WallerAlbany resident JD Coffee has been recognized as Project Manager of the Year (General Contractor) at the 2024 Build West Texas Awards, hosted by the West Texas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC).

The Shackelford County Commissioners Court met Monday, March 10, addressing multiple county matters, including reinstating a burn ban and approving the purchase of a new sewage grinder for the Law Enforcement Center (LEC).Burn Ban Reinstated

By Melinda L. LucasFamilies are invited to celebrate the end of Spring Break with a traditional Eastern holiday at the Old Jail Art Center’s monthly Family Festival this Saturday, March.The museum will host the event, open to all ages but especially children, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Albany residents and Old Jail Art Center patrons are asked to “save the date” for a March 22 reception honoring Erin Whitmore, the OJAC’s education director for the last 15 years.Old Jail docents will be hosting the come-and-go event, set for 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

By David H. WallerPhase one of a planned fire guard project aimed at reducing wildfire risk near Albany is set to begin soon, with work taking place on land on the southwest edge of town near County Road 187 and Highway 180.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team endured another weather cancellation last week, but bounced back with two big wins, the latter against Abilene TLCA in the District 8-2A opener.