Albany churches and organizations haveafullslate of youth and children’s programs getting underway with the start of the new school year, most of which will begin in September. Some youth groups remained activeoverthesummer, but organized study groupswillbegininearnest in the next few weeks.

♦ $ 1250 With the beginning of thenewschoolyear,Albany students are heading to campus by bus, car, bicycle, or on foot, prompting the need for caution by drivers.

Albany ISD is right on track with 475 students registering for the 20242025 school year as anticipated. Thedistrict’senrollment wasbelowthe500markfor the second straight year, continuing a recent trend of declining numbers.

$ During a regular meeting held Monday, the Albany ISD board of trustees set a special meeting for Friday, Aug. 30 to adopt a $7.6M proposed budget and set a tax rate which is actually three cents lower than last year’s rate.

Registration for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’scommunitywide garage sale will begin Tuesday, Aug. 27, according to Chamber manager Brandi Lehew.

A few of the passing percentages provided by the school district that were reported last week were incorrect. The largest correction was in third grade math STAAR scores, which were initially reported as 31 percent.

The Albany Lady Lions opened the 2024 volleyball season Tuesday, Aug. 13 with a pair of victories overAspermont and Merkel.

inished Repairs of the parking lot at the Shackelford County Courthouse arebeingcompleted,with striping scheduled Monday.