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4-H elects new officers

3 hours ago By Sam Waller

Shackelford County 4-H elected officers for the 2024-25 year Sunday, May 5 at its final meeting of the 2023-24 year. Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said she will meet with the new officers before the start of the next year.

Health fair formally cancelled

3 hours ago By Ginger Bartee

This year’s health fair sponsored by Resource Care has officially been cancelled for 2024, according to Mindy Ary, director at ResourceCare. Weather conditions caused the cancellation of the fair, which was in its 20th year and had been scheduled for last Friday at the Bank Park.

Scholarship recipients needed

3 hours ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Organizationsplanning to award scholarships at the 2024 Albany High School graduation exercises on Friday, May 24 are asked to report their scholarship amounts and recipients by Friday, May 10 at the latest.

Maberry hired as pool manager

3 hours ago By Ginger Bartee

With the arrival of summertime weather in a few weeks, Albany’s city pool will open on June 1. Savannah Maberry has been hired as the new pool manager, and a corps of lifeguards is also in place.

Veterans names needed soon

1 week ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Persons interested in adding the name of a veteran toaadditionalmarker to be set on the courthouse square next to other monuments can do so for free if information is provided by May 15. The project is headed by Mary Kay O’Connor, who explained that two new monument stones have been ordered and paid for by donations.

Roll-offs to be on site May 10-12

1 week ago By Ginger Bartee

From Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12, local citizens will have the opportunity to get rid of large unwanted items at the annual “Weekend Trash Dump.” The City of Albany will provide large roll-offs to be located in the Chamber of Commerce parking lot. The cleanup, especially onandaround MainStreet, is an effort to beautify the town before visitors start arriving for Fandangle, according to council member Lynsi Musselman.

Roberson, Russell named top students

1 week ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Albany High School recently announced honor students for the 2024 senior class, with Kiana Roberson named valedictorian and Sidney Russell salutatorian. Ten other seniors were named as honor students as part of the top 25 percent of the class, which has 48 members.

Return Trip

1 week ago By Melinda L. Lucas

An Albany High student qualified to advance to the UIL StateAcademic Meet inAustin for a second time after placing in the top three at the Region 2 Academic Meet in Denison last Friday. A total of 12 local students advanced to the regional academic meet, with several placing in the top six.

Good turnout expected for election

1 week ago By Melinda L. Lucas

More than 200 voters cast ballots during early voting in theAlbany Independent School District trustee election, and others will have the chance to vote on the regular election day this Saturday. May 4.

San Lucas honored by Cisco College

1 week ago By News Staff

Eduardo San Lucas Esparza ofAlbanywasnamed the top student in math of Cisco College, receiving the President’s Outstanding Student Award at a banquet April 22. Dr.

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