Third Thursday slated March 21

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic put an end to many public activities, the Old Jail Art Center will sponsor a Third Thursday Studio on March 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Adultvisitorsareinvited to try out anewartmedium rangingfrompainttowelding.
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FGSUD plans to cancel election

The Fort Griffin Special UtilitiesDistrictannounced this week on Tuesday that its May 4 election would be cancelled. No other details were available at press time, but it is believed that longtime board member Burrell McKelvain will be withdrawinghiscandidacy.
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Heavy trucks prohibited on 8 county roads

Almost exactly one year after Shackelford County commissioner Cody Jordan first received authorization to post speed limits of 35 MPH on several roads in Precinct 4 because of damage caused by tractor-trailer rigs carrying rocks from the quarries, the commissioners approved a motion to actually prohibit through traffic of heavy trucks on eight county roads in that precinct. The action was taken after a legally publicized public hearing held Monday morning, March 11 prior to the regular commissionersmeeting.Noone from the public was present to protest or comment on the proceedings.
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Council approves $3.66M budget

$ Parents urged to keep kids off golf carts Albany city officials worked through several major agenda items at this week’s monthly meeting, including approval of the 2024-2025 budget totaling $3,656,200,whichpassedwitha unanimous council vote prior to the city’s new fiscal year which begins April 1. Also accepted was the 20222023 audit report.
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NSES students plant garden

Nancy Smith Elementary students got to try their hands at gardening on Friday prior to spring break. New garden beds were provided for each grade leveltoplantseedlingsthat they started in January.
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Classes to resume Monday

Albany ISD students and staff are out of school this week for the spring break holidays but will all return to the classroom on Monday, March 18. Classes will resume at normal times on Monday, with the elementary classes starting at 7:55 a.m.
Classes to resume Monday

4-H gets in some ‘Fast Fashion’

ShackelfordCounty4-H members took part in a “Fast Fashion” workshop Thursday, March 7 at Closet Angels. The program involved putting together fashionable outfits from used, recycled, and second-hand garments.
4-H gets in some ‘Fast Fashion’

Mothers Day Out visits library

Children aged 3 to 5 attending the Mothers Day Out childcare program at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day-themed excursion Friday, March 8 to the Shackelford County Library.
Mothers Day Out visits library