By Sam WallerPreparations for the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Show are picking up speed as the 2023 event draws nearer.Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association president Bronco Askew said fundraising letters have been sent out in advance of the show.

By Donnie A. LucasDespite picking up just over $10,000 in the last two weeks, the Albany Chest is still short almost $8,200 of the $47,000 goal set for the year.While technically the fund drive ended on Dec.

By Sam WallerShackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell will host a continuing education program Friday, Jan. 13, at the Shackelford County Courthouse.Registration for Managing Wildlife as a Beef Producer begins at 8:00 a.m. in the second floor courtroom.

By Melinda L. LucasSeveral Shackelford County elected officials, including first-time county judge John Viertel, took the oath of office during a brief ceremony in the second floor courtroom of the Shackelford County Courthouse on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.

By Melinda L. LucasThe filing period for local elections to  various entities such as the school board, city council, and hospital board will begin Wednesday, Jan. 18.The election date set by the state for all local elections is Saturday, May 6.

Vernon LaVerrel Floyd Dennis Pittman passed into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 16, 2022 at 1:00 a.m., in the presence of her loving daughter Ginger Dennis Locker at Redstone Park Assisted Living in Brownwood, Texas.

Anna Tankersley, age 94 of Albany, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 27 in the Albany Cemetery with Pastor Tom Chandler officiating. Services were entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.Anna Marie Schkade was born on Oct.