Two parliamentary procedure teams and three individuals competed at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference held in Dallas last week, bringing home medals in three of the contests. TheLevel1(juniorhigh) parliamentaryteamplaced second in state, while the Level 2 team (9th and 10th graders) placed fifth.

Winningsubmissionsin the senior division of the Shackelford County 4-H photo contest have been submitted to the state contest, and now attention turns to judging entries in the junior division. Faith Fry, Grace Fry, and Madailein Beard each advanced multiple senior entries to state.

About 100 old and new members of the Albany Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a shrimp boil and fish fry last Thursday, with directors and other volunteers cooking up mounds of food. “I think it was a big hit again this year even if we didn’t have any crawfish,” Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said.

The meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors failed to draw a quorum on Monday, April 15, but those present informally discussedafewitems to be placed on the agenda for the May session.

Albany’s Project Graduation is hitting the final stretchinpreparingforthis year’s graduation party. The 48 members of the Albany Class of 2024 will enjoy an alcohol- and drug-free party following commencement exercises on Friday, May 24.

In-person early voting for the May 4 Albany Independent School District trustee election begins on Monday, April 22 and will continue through Tuesday, April 29 at theAlbany ISD administration building just south of the band hall on the secondary campus. The AISD election will decide between incumbent Bo Brown and challenger Reggy Spencer for the Place 3 seat.

The annual Chamber Boil and Fish Fry for membersof theAlbanyChamber of Commerce will kick off with some Cajun music and food at the Depot Thursday (today) beginning at 6:00 p.m. “All Chamber members are invited,” Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said.

No response received so far for pool manager A capital outlay budget for thenextfiscalyearwasreviewed and passed by the Albany city council during an hour-long session on Monday, April 8 at City Hall. Council members also approved Albany Volunteer Fire Department’s request to purchase equipment, as well as to sell a vehicle.

By Sam Waller The National Weather Service will conduct a SkyWarntrainingprogram at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 15 at the Albany Volunteer Fire Department station.

The City of Albany is acceptingapplicationsfora managerofthecitypooland lifeguards for the summer. To apply for either position, pick up an application form at City Hall at 425 S.