By Melinda L. LucasSenior commissioner Steve Riley conducted the Shackelford County commissioners meeting Oct. 12 in the absence of county judge Robert Skelton, who is attending a conference this week.The burn ban, which had been temporarily lifted because of rain on Sept.

By Melinda L. LucasProblems with dumping and disposing of  trash at Neighbors in Need were part of the discussion on a short agenda at the Albany City Council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 11.

By Melinda L. LucasEarly voting for the Nov. 2 amendment election begins in Texas and Shackelford County, on Monday, Oct. 18 with the eight propositions ranging from not allowing the state to prohibit or limit religious services to one permitting charitable raffles at rodeo venues.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Parent-Teacher Organization is seeking volunteers to work at Fall Fest later this month on Saturday, Oct. 30.The event is scheduled for 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Melinda L. LucasJoin friends and fellow Albany Lion fans in the parking lot of the Old Jail Art Center Friday, Oct. 15, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for the annual taco tailgate party. “Meet outside the museum at 5:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Players annual Murder Mystery Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the Beehive Saloon.The theme for the AMP fundraiser is “A Beverly Hillbilly Wedding Rehearsal.

By Sam WallerFort Griffin State Historic Site drew a larger than expected crowd last Friday for the School Day portion of its Living History Days.Assistant site manager Eric Abercrombie said about 650 school children attended Friday’s program with teachers and parents adding to the crowd.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Albany Chest campaign is off and running, with directors setting a 2021 goal of $46,000. Twenty-six different organizations submitted requests for this year’s funding, all of which were considered by the board during a meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

By Donnie A. LucasLocal testing facilities reported 19 positive cases of ­COVID-19 for the week of Oct. 4-8, just one more than the prior week.

John Morrow, age 62 of Throckmorton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14 at Happy Wife Happy Life Events Venue with Pastor Paul Johnston. Burial will follow in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.