By Donnie A. LucasThree incumbent county officials filed the paperwork needed to designate a campaign treasurer this week and each are seeking signatures needed to file for the Republican primary election in March.While no candidate had yet completed the filing process that opened this week, the...

A Monday, Nov. 22 deadline has been set for the Nov. 25 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.All news articles and advertising, including classified ads, must be received no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 22.

Republic Services, the garbage collection contractor for Albany, will alter its schedule next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.Residential trash containers and industrial containers normally picked up on Thursday will change to Saturday.Tuesday collection will run as normal for the week.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter meeting in closed session for more than a hour to review five applications, members of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors decided to schedule interviews to fill the post of SCHD administrator.There was no official action taken, but board president...

By Melinda L. LucasThree representatives with Parkhill, an architectural and engineering company engaged by Albany ISD to perform a facilities study, presented their initial findings in Monday’s meeting of the AISD board of trustees, and although there was no action of any kind, the board members...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 test results increased last week, almost doubling over the prior week.A total of 38 tests were administered at the three testing locations in Albany, with a combined total of 15 positive results for the week of  Nov. 8 through Nov. 12.The stats were...

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany junior high students began the UIL academic season this week, competing in writing events.The meet will be conducted virtually for the most part again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all events to be completed by Dec. 7.Ready writing and editorial writing...

By Sam WallerDeadlines are creeping closer for those looking to contribute to or benefit from local holiday programs.The application deadline for Believe Tree for Teens and the Christmas Basket food drive, both sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance, is Nov. 29.Forms are available at local...

By Donnie A. LucasAfter a three or four year break, the Albany chapter of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (­FCCLA) is back in action at Albany Jr./Sr. High School.The group was reorganized by teacher Jennifer Marshall who took over the program along with teaching career...

By Donnie A. LucasA total of 13 students will be inducted in the Albany Chapter of the National Honor Society during a ceremony set for Sunday, Nov. 21 at the high school auditorium.The public is invited to attend the 2:00 p.m. ceremony, which will be followed by a reception in the school...