By Sam WallerAlbany’s Project Graduation will be operating the concession stand at two track meets in March as fundraising events.Albany will host the Roaring Lion Relays on Thursday, March 23, and a junior high meet on Friday, March 24.

James Lee Turner, age 77 of Newport Beach died Feb. 18, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. James was born Nov. 9, 1945 to Martyne Lanoe Black and Russell Frank Wade in Abilene, Texas.

Weldon Glenn Breeden, 81, of Refugio, Texas was reunited with his beloved wife, Emma, in Heaven on Feb. 20, 2023. Glenn was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was affectionately called “Pa” to his grandchildren and many friends from Albany to Refugio.

By Melinda L. LucasDuring their Feb. 14 meeting, Albany city council members moved forward with a $3 million bond program through the Texas Water Development Board for water system improvements.

By Melinda L. LucasWith no contested races as of Tuesday, residents only have two more days to toss their hats into the local political ring for several local elections to be decided May 6.

By Sam WallerHistory buffs can get a glimpse of what life was like on the frontier Saturday, Feb. 18 at Fort Griffin State Historic Site’s Winter Encampment.The event, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe staff at the Shackelford County Health Clinic recognized nurse practioner Travis Wilburn for 20 years of service to the clinic and the Albany community on Monday.Wilburn started working for the clinic operated by the hospital district on Feb.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA and Shackelford County 4-H members spent last week competing at both the San Angelo and San Antonio livestock shows.This week, local students were busy showing barrows at San Angelo.At San Antonio, Shackelford County 4-H had three teams competing in horse judging.

By Melinda L. LucasThe winners of 10 drawings for Albany Bucks were named by the Albany Chamber of Commerce on Monday afternoon, with each lucky shopper receiving a $100 gift certificate to a specific local retail store.A total of $1,000 in Albany Bucks was given away.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners worked through a fairly routine agenda in short order on Monday morning, Feb. 13, adjourning in under an hour.A motion passed to lift the burn ban while there is some moisture in area pastures, to be revisited at the next meeting.