Entries needed for annual parade
Local groups, families, and individuals are being encouraged to submit entries in the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle parade set for Saturday, June 22.
City-wide cleanup scheduled June 8
The Albany Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteerstohelpwiththis year’s community-wide cleanup day scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Volunteers should meet at the Depot at 8:30 a.m.
Through the Dark
Dark Albany Dance Theatre will present its annual recital Saturday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Albany High School Auditorium.
Action delayed Tuesday by trustees
TheAlbany school board met in special session on Tuesday eveningtoconsiderSuperintendent Jonathan Scott’s contract, along with possible action items that included “accept resignations and hire personnel.”
Chief appraiser resigns position
ClaytonSnyder,whohas served in the Shackelford County Appraisal District (SCAD) office for almost nine years, since August of 2015, submitted his resignation ataMay22meeting of the SCAD board.
Record scholarships given to 2024 graduates
♦ Members of the Albany High School Class of 2024 were awarded dozens of scholarships duringcommencementexercises held last Friday, May 24.
Plans ramp up for county celebration
Shackelford County’s 150th anniversary committee unveiled a commemorative flag for the sesquicentennial celebration, along with announcing a fundraising campaign, plans for a 150 King and Queen, and the commissioning of a sculpture tomarkthemilestone.
Scholarships awarded at Moran graduation
Moran ISD concluded its 2023-24 school year Friday, May 24 with graduation at Cisco College.
Tax notices to be mailed
Notices of appraised value will be mailed at the end of this week or the beginning of next for the 2024 tax year, with overall property values continuing to rise.
