The Shackelford County Commissioners Court met Monday morning, April 28, with a agenda that included discussions on the county show barn, a permit approval for a wastewater project, and routine reports.
No action was taken regarding a burn ban after commissioners agreed conditions did not warrant one.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Around 200 voters cast ballots during early voting being held this week in the Albany Independent School District trustee and Shackelford County Hospital District elections, and others will have the chance to vote on the regular election day this Saturday. May 3.
Early voting ended at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The total number of early voters was not available because of press deadlines.
Texas singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen will return to Albany next month, headlining a concert at the Aztec Theater on Friday, May 30. The show marks Cauthen’s third performance at the Aztec since 2023 and follows an unscheduled acoustic set he performed earlier this month at Goodnight Steakhouse and Saloon.
Beatitudes (Part 1)
Text: Matt 5:1-5
1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Shackelford County 4-H member Grace Fry was the top presenter in the Equine Educational Presentation contest held last week in San Angelo.
The blue ribbon achievement at the District Roundup earned the local competitor a trip to the state contest, which will be held in June in College Station.
This is Fry’s second year to advance to the state level. Last year, a team consisting of Grace Fry, her sister Faith Fry, and Madailein Beard won the 4-H horse judging contest at the state competition.
Certified Estimates of Value were released to the Shackelford County tax units May 1 as required by state law, according to interim Shackelford County chief appraiser Richard Petree.
“Overall estimates have increased by 8.75%, mostly driven by local housing increases,” Petree said. “The desire for homes in the area remains high, and the values of better quality homes have risen well over sales prices of $100 per square foot of living area.”
Avery Everitt, daughter of Mark and Jennifer Everitt of Albany, was one of 13 students to receive the President’s Outstanding Student Award at a banquet Monday at the Cisco College campus.
Avery was nominated for the award by her Dual Credit Teacher, Dr. Linda Spetter, after which a judging committee selected her as the top student in English.
She received a certificate and a medal at the ceremony. Her mother, Mrs. Everitt, attended the banquet.
The countdown to the 87th anniversary of the Fort Griffin Fandangle has begun, with rehearsals for the 2025 show scheduled to start Monday, May 12, at the Prairie Theater.
Anyone interested in participating is welcome to be part of the cast, and no prior experience is required. Rehearsals will be held three nights a week during May, with different parts of the show rotating each evening.
Beginning June 9, the schedule will shift to four nights a week to allow time for full cast run-throughs and final preparations.
By Melinda L. Lucas
With a regular season loss to Hawley on April 22, the Albany Lions are going into the baseball playoffs with an 8-6-3 overall record.
Albany will face De Leon this week in a best-of-three series for the bi-district title, with the first game set for 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1 in Clyde. Game 2 will be at Graford, also at 4:00 p.m., with a third game to follow if needed.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Albany will have nine athletes in five entries vying for state berths Friday and Saturday, May 9-10 at the Region II-2A tennis tournament at Richland Tennis Center in North Richland Hills.
The top two finishers in each draw qualify for the Class 2A state tournament, scheduled for Thursday-Friday, May 15-16 at Blossom Tennis Center in San Antonio.
