The Albany ISD school board met last week to discuss key issues, including the purchase of new buses, facility improvements, and contract extensions for district employees.Two New Buses ApprovedOne of the primary topics was the need for new school buses to replace aging vehicles.

By Melinda L. LucasAt Monday’s Shackelford County commissioners meeting, Shackelford County 4-H representatives reviewed a detailed proposal to enhance the Courthouse flower beds as a community service project.After a brief introduction by 4-H advisor Kelsey Bell, Riley Reames and Kerrigan Howard...

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members Riley Reames and Kerrigan Howard submitted their plan for a community service project Monday, Feb. 24 to the Shackelford County Commissioners.“Our senior officers each have a community service project they do each year,” Shackelford County extension agent...

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members continued their run at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo last week with several placing.Jake Hale earned a blue ribbon in the ag mech contest with his hydraulic hay trailer, his third in as many shows.

By Melinda L. LucasGrandparents Week and the annual PTO Book Fair are both set for next week, March 3-7, at Nancy Smith Elementary School, with NSES counselor Susie Beard inviting parents and grandparents to bring a lunch and buy a book or two.There are online purchasing options as well, according...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School student Rowdy New performed in the Region 6 Solo and Ensemble contest at Wylie High School in Abilene last weekend, earning a Division I on his Class 3 bass clarinet solo.New was the only Albany musician who competed, according to Albany director of bands...

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District started this week with a safety drill to test security procedures.During the drill, conducted Monday, Feb. 24, bells and lights in school buildings activated.

Last week in The Albany News Kids Corner, we asked the future leaders of Albany what they would do if they were mayor, and their responses did not disappoint. Some ideas were ambitious, aiming to transform the town in bold new ways.

By David H. WallerAfter 21 years of dedication to preserving and restoring the Fort Griffin Historic Site, the Friends of Fort Griffin organization is ceasing operations.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Playhouse (AMP) is putting the final touches on its production of Neil Simon’s Rumors, set to take the stage February 28, March 1, and March 2 at the Aztec Theater.