By Sandy Morris Moran sophomore athlete Alli Scott punched her ticket to the state meet after taking first place in the 100 meter hurdles at the Region 2 1A track meet at Angelo State University on April 23-24. She will compete at the state track meet in Austin on Saturday, May 8.

By Sandy Morris Moran junior Johnnie Hise earned third place in Ready Writing at the UIL Region 2 Academic meet at Angelo State University and will advance to the state competition on May 1 at Abilene Wylie High School.

The City of Moran Volunteer Fire Department recently converted a 2.5-ton Stewart Stevenson into a firefighting machine.

Max Davis, age 69, Albany native and longtime Alto, New Mexico resident died in the evening, Saturday, April 24, 2021, surrounded by his family.

By Sandy Morris Despite the week of rain and muddy conditions which resulted in a last-minute change of venue, the 2021 Fandangle Sampler was welcomed back by a supportive audience at the Jackson Warehouse on Saturday night.

By Sandy Morris Despite cooler temperatures, sunshine on Saturday morning drew a good crowd for the 14th annual Albany Classic Car Show. Organizer Robert Snyder said the show ended up with 55 entries, which is less than usual, but probably worked well considering the weather.

By Melinda L. Lucas After meeting in closed session, Albany ISD trustees renewed all teacher contracts except for two at the end of the regular meeting on Monday, April 19.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School senior Tana Thompson will advance in two events to the University Interscholastic League state academic meet to be held at Abilene Wylie High School on Saturday, May 1.

By Melinda L. Lucas Shackelford County Hospital District directors spent much of a three and a half hour meeting on Monday, April 22 in closed session to discuss three different personnel concerns, but no details were given or actions taken when the board opened the meeting to the public.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School FFA members have been competing at several district, area, and regional contests over the past two weeks and earning more banners for the club.