Local business owners will have to come up with more money if they don’t file renditions by mid-April, according to Shackelford County chief appraiser Clayton Snyder.
Taxpayers have until Monday, April 15 to file personal property renditions.
Anyone who in the past has paid taxes on personal property in Shackelford County should have received a rendition form and reminder letter earlier this year.
The 2019 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association Buyer-Seller Banquet will take place this Saturday, April 6, at the Nancy Smith Elementary School cafeteria at 6:00 p.m., and all those who have not yet paid for their pledges are asked to settle their accounts as soon as possible.
“We still have about $12,000 out in bids,” said association treasurer Molly Cauble. “If these bidders had children who showed, the participants will not get their checks until every-thing has been paid.”
All third through 12th grade students attending public schools in Texas take the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and End of Course (EOC) tests in the spring.
The testing program is based on state curriculum standards in core subjects including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The tests are designed to measure what students have learned, and whether or not they are ready for the next grade.
Schedule
This year the STAAR testing occurs on April 9-12, and May 6-17.
No local organizations have responded to Albany High School’s request to contact Ann Riley in the AHS office about upcoming scholarships to be given to seniors at the May 24 graduation exercises.
Riley asked that representatives call her at 762-3974 by this Friday, April 5 to update scholarship plans for 2019. The original request date for information was March 20, more than two weeks ago.
As of Tuesday, she hadn’t heard from anyone.
High school commencement is less than two months away, and parents of graduating seniors need to attend a planning meeting at The Feed Store on Sunday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m. to organize for the busy weeks ahead for them and their graduates.
“Lots of year-end information will be handed out as well as a calendar with important events,” said senior parent Tisha Wilkins. “There are also committees that we need help with. If possible, we need at least one parent from each senior to be in attendance at this meeting.”
Docents at the Old Jail Art Center have planned a spring trip to the Metroplex on April 25-27, and everyone who wants to join them needs to register by the next docents meeting on Tuesday, April 16.
“The trip is open to all OJAC members,” said docent Michael Glover. “The price will vary depending on if the person is a docent, and if they want a single or double occupancy hotel room.”
Lawn games, auctions, live music, food trucks, and a photo booth are just some of the activities in store for ticket holders attending Fiesta Cárcel! this Saturday, April 6, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Old Jail Art Center.
“We are expecting a good crowd,” said OJAC development and membership coordinator Susan Montgomery. “It promises to be a fun evening!”
Various food trucks will provide an assortment of entrees including tacos, nachos, hamburgers with a Mexican twist, a chicken sandwich, and corn cups.
As of press time, several Albany High School tennis players were already guaranteed spots at the regional level after day one of the district tournament on Tuesday, April 2 at Rose Park in Abilene.
Freshman Sarah Cotter was named the district girls singles champion, and a couple of local doubles teams were to be determined at playbacks on Wednesday. Details will be reported next week.
Local players performed well in a tough Abilene High Invitational Tournament last week, according to coach Sara Wilson.
Albany is hosting the District 8-2A high school track meet today, and as of press time, volunteers were still needed to help run the concession stand.
Athletes, coaches, and fans from seven area schools will be here today.
“About 250 athletes are expected to compete, and with these teams will come lots of parents, families, and visitors,” said Athletic Booster Club secretary Tisha Wilkins. “This meet lasts all day, so there are several time slots that need volunteers. We need everyone’s help, even if your child doesn’t participate in track.”
Addison Asher qualified for regional in four journalism events at the University Interscholastic League District 8 Academic Spring Meet held at Hawley High School on Tuesday, March 26, and eight of her peers, including Sidney Bartee who earned first place in Science and also won the Top Biology award, will also advance to regional.
“I am very pleased and proud of our students,” said UIL coordinator Rick Davis. “They did great! We have five students who advanced and/or placed in multiple contests!”
