By Melinda L. Lucas
With a “kickoff meeting” held last Thursday, community leaders are currently working to expand access of high speed internet in Shackelford and Throckmorton counties, with a special survey open through the end of May.
According to county judge Robert Skelton, he and other organizers are already working to obtain completed residential, business, and agriculture surveys from local residents.
By Sandy Morris
The annual Fandangle Sampler invitations have gone out in the mail, and Fandangle artistic director Lorna Ayers will begin rehearsals next week.
The annual Fandangle Sampler is being held at Reynolds Bend on the Lambshead Ranch on Saturday, April 17.
Open Rehearsals
Ayers said rehearsals for the Sampler will begin on Tuesday, March 23 at the Aztec Theater, and she encourages everyone to attend.
By Melinda L. Lucas
All seven of Shackelford County Hospital District’s directors were present for a long meeting on Monday, March 15, much of which took place in closed session to discuss individual employee evaluations and job descriptions.
A similar closed session about personnel was held March 8.
There was no action either night when the meetings were reopened to the public.
“Probation” Clarification
By Sandy Morris
The Old Jail Art Center has always offered a variety of opportunities, and visitors may have been on docent-led tours, utilized printed guides or interactive kiosks, or participated in scavenger-style text tours.
OJAC education director Erin Whitmore has been working on a new touring option for the past few years that she plans to have available in the near future.
By Sandy Morris
The sophomore Cross Examination debate team of Leddie Leech and Ella Webb competed in the state meet on Monday, March 15.
The team debated four rounds but did not make the finals held on Tuesday.
Sponsor Jenny Scott said it was a long day for the girls, but they never quit.
By Sandy Morris
Classes in the Albany schools will resume on Monday morning, March 22 following a week-long spring break, and AISD students and staff were happy to learn that their upcoming Easter weekend will not be cut short.
AISD superintendent Jonathan Scott announced last week that due to Winter Storm Uri and its state-wide impact, the Texas Education Agency had approved the “Missed School Days Waiver” that his office had applied for last month.
By Sandy Morris
Albany junior high and high school held cheerleader tryouts on Friday, March 12 prior to Spring Break.
The 2021-2022 varsity squad will include Kam Browning, Elizabeth Chavez, Savannah Hobbs, Brooke Kayga, Avery Kleiner, Gracie Price, Ella Webb, and Robyn Trail.
The junior varsity cheerleaders will be Ann Davis, Myleigh Leveridge, and Makenna McNeill.
Chey’anne Weaver was selected as mascot for the next school year.
By Sandy Morris
A raffle and a brisket plate fundraiser are scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 21 to benefit local resident Kristi Brooker.
Brooker, who is fighting stage four breast cancer, has been a long-time supporter of the community and continues to serve as a volunteer firefighter.
The brisket plate fundraiser will be held at the Bank Park and will include brisket, beans, and potato salad.
The cost is a suggested donation of $10 per plate, and all meals will be served ‘to-go’ starting at 11:00 a.m.
MMPC youth minister Spencer Newsom covers a local student’s head with shaving cream during a game at last week’s Junior High Worship Night at the Feed Store. Students were treated to dinner, with a devotional and fun packed into the evening.
By Sandy Morris
Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, April 4 this year, and local churches are announcing special services and activities.
Community Easter Service
The Ministerial Alliance continues to work on plans for the Easter Community Service.
This year’s Easter event is called AWAKEN and will be held at the Aztec Theater at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28.
Alliance members have planned for the event to include out-of-town speakers and a worship team.
