By Sandy Morris The Prairie Theater was the site of the first official rehearsal for the 2021 Fandangle on Tuesday, May 4.  Work began on the large group numbers including “Lock, Stock, and Barrel,” “Kissin’ Kin,” “Texas Central,” “Rockin’ Chair,” “Come and Get It,” and “Punchin’ Cows.

By Sandy Morris Three incumbents were returned to the Shackelford County Hospital District board in the only locally contested race, with results posted at the end of the official Election Day on Saturday, May 1.

By Sandy Morris With a local event planned on May 31, Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have served our country, and local veterans can be honored by adding their names to the Shackelford County veterans memorial marker.

By Sandy Morris The local FFA Plant ID team competed at the state Environmental and Natural Resources competition on Thursday, April 29 at Tarleton State University.

By Sandy Morris In the midst of the hustle and bustle of spring activities, contests, and end of year events, the annual prom is a chance for local high school students to dress their best and show off their dance moves.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Independent School District band program will hold a spring band concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18 at the Bank Park.  The concert will feature musicians from the sixth grade through high school.

By Sandy Morris Pick-up dates for the May distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7. Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 6.

By Sandy Morris Educators at Albany ISD are being provided snacks, meals, and gifts during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7, courtesy of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization, parents of local students, Prairie Star, the Albany Masonic Lodge, and local businesses.

By Sandy Morris High school graduation is three weeks away, and seniors and their parents are making plans for the celebration, including the traditional Project Graduation party.

By Sandy Morris Academic excellence will be recognized at the Albany High School Academic Banquet sponsored by Albany ISD, the Feed Store, and the AJSHA Academic Booster Club on Monday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m., with a theme of “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World.