Ministry to have limited hours
Albany’s Closet Angels ministry will conduct limited hours over the next twoMondays,directorLori Reames announced. HoursforMonday,April 1 and Monday, April 8 will be 3:00-6:00 p.m.
6 students win poster contest
Six Nancy Smith Elementary studentsrecently claimed prizes in a poster contest sponsored by the Lower Clear Fork of the Brazos Soil and Water Conservation District. In the third-fifth grades, Reese Nitschke took first place with Mia Smith second and Rainy Nitschke third.
Students to compete at district UIL
April 3 in Anson Over 20 Albany High School students will travel to Anson on Wednesday, April 3 to compete in the District 10-2A UIL Academic Meet. The top three places in individual events will advance to the regional meet, while the top team in the team events moves on to the next level.
Tickets on sale for Aztec concerts
Tickets are still available for the James McMurtry concert on Friday,April 19 at the Aztec Theater, sponsored by Albany Live. “Tickets are going fast, but there are some still available,” said Albany Live’s director of community relations Megaen Birdwell.
Park to host photo workshop
Fort Griffin State Historic Site will host a Milky Way photography workshop Friday-Saturday, April 5-6. Lynn Cromer will instruct participants on how to best take photos of the night sky and the Milky Way.
Registration deadline nears
Shackelford County residentswhohaven’tyet registered to vote have until April 4 to sign up if they want to participate in the Albany Independent School District trusteeelectiononMay4. Voter registration applications can be found online at votetexas.gov or filled out in person at the Voter Registrationoffice at the Shackelford County Courthouse.
Holidays set March 29, April 1
Albany students and staff will have holidays on Friday,March29andMonday, April 1 in observance of Easter. These are the last scheduled holidays for the 2024-2025 school.
Prairie Star to reopen April 8
After closing its doors about a year ago, a local convenience store is slated to reopen on April 8 under new ownership and management following renovations and repairs. Known for the last 24 years as Prairie Star, the business will continue to operate under the previous name and will be managed by local resident Shana Hogue, who herself has over 16 years of experience in the grocery store business.
Skywarn class slated April 15
As Shackelford County begins to throw off the blankets and move from winter into spring, preparations are being made for severe weather that oftenaccompanieswarmer temperatures. Activities include a local Skywarn class for storm spotters and weather drills at the Albany schools.
City starts work clearing 42 acres
Preliminary plans for a new housing development are currently being made by the City of Albany and its Economic DevelopmentCorporation,with a total of 42 acres being cleared by city employees, according to city manager Billy Holson.
