Albany school board members discussed some budget fears that may become hard realities over the next few years unless state legislators make major changes in school funding. Trustees talked at length about what they will soon face.

The Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a “Wild West Day” on Saturday, April 27 from noon until 10:30 p.m. According to Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones, the day will include a crooners contest for amateur singers, two melodramas about Doc Holiday, a pie baking contest, fiddlers, and vendors selling...

Entire families are invited this Saturday afternoon to the Old Jail Art Center’s next family festival, entitled “Holi – the Indian Festival of Colors!”

Members of the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association will meet on Tuesday, April 9 for a general meeting to evaluate the 2019 show, consider any proposed rule changes, and address any concerns that have been brought to the attention of the Association.

Four members of the Comanche Masonic Lodge #41 drove down from Oklahoma on Monday, March 11 to present longtime Albany resident Vernon McDaniel with his 50-year Masonic pin. McDaniel was born in Oklahoma and lived in the Shawnee area until he enlisted in the Marines in 1952.

Beginning April 1, Closet Angels’ new hours will be Mondays only from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. according to coordinator Lori Reames.

This month participants at the Old Jail Art Center Third Thursday workshop, set for 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, will be crafting floral wreaths.

All Shackelford County senior adults (50 and up) are invited to attend the Shackelford County Resource Center’s March senior luncheon to be held on Friday, March 15 at the Albany Youth Center beginning at 11:00 a.m. Members of First Methodist Church are hosting this month.

The Old Jail Art Center’s spring fundraiser will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, and everyone is invited to purchase a ticket and come enjoy Fiesta Cárcel! while they help support the museum’s education programs.

The annual Blue and Gold Cub Scout award banquet took place recently in the fellowship hall at First Christian Church. Organizer Teri Lucas presented the awards for Cubmaster John Lucas, who was unable to attend.