By Sandy Morris Quilt owners are encouraged to lend one or more of the works of art in their collections to the Albany Study Club for the annual quilt show at the Whitney Theatre so everyone can admire the fabric treasures during the Fandangle season.

By Melinda L. Lucas Officials seem to agree that Albany and Shackelford County were just an inch or so away from widespread damage when Monday’s heavy rainfall began to let up late in the afternoon. As it was, the 4.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Dance Theatre Company will present “Once Upon A Time” this Saturday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium.  The performance is free to the public and will include 120 dancers from Albany and five surrounding communities.

By Sandy Morris Dozens of local scholarships were presented to members of the Albany High School Class of 2021 during commencement exercises held last Friday, May 28.

By Sandy Morris Moran students wrap up the school year this week with an elementary field day Thursday followed by an awards ceremony. Kindergarten and eighth grade graduations also will be held Thursday. Eighth grade valedictorian is Ellis Hise and salutatorian is Aydan Moreno.

By Sandy Morris Moran Independent School District will present six seniors with high school diplomas on Friday, May 28. Commencement exercises will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the MISD gymnasium. Dariann Hawley is the valedictorian for the class, and Corey Miller is the salutatorian.

— CHLOE FIELDS:  Chloe Fields has been listed on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring semester at Texas Tech University. This recognition is awarded to those students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or better. She is the daughter of Shane and Melissa Fields of Albany.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School seniors are anxiously waiting to cross the stage on Friday night and then celebrate their success at the traditional Project Graduation party later in the evening.

By Sandy Morris Every year, a crowd of people comes together, not only to enjoy the annual Polo on the Prairie, but to  raise money for MD Anderson in the fight against cancer.

By Sandy Morris Summer is shaping up to be full of opportunities for members of the Shackelford County 4-H Horse Club.   Horsemanship Clinic Texas A&M will host a  horsemanship clinic May 28 to May 30, sponsored  by Coleman and Callahan counties.