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AnAlbany blood drive is set for today, Dec. 7.

Students from Moran’s dual credit advanced animal science class got an up-close look at a Texas icon Nov. 28 with a visit to the King Ranch.

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Distribution of rabbits and chickens for livestock projects is underway at the Albany High School ag barn. Albany FFA advisor Chris Beard said breeding rabbits have already been delivered.

Closet Angels and The Local Exchange will both be open Saturday, Dec. 9 for Second Saturday from 10:00 a.m.

The Shackelford County Showdown jackpot hog showmorethanmetexpectations, organizer Reggy Spencer said. The event, held Sunday, Dec.

More than 20 Shackelford County 4-H members took part in a mock Food Challenge on Saturday, Dec. 2 at The Feed Store.

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Families and individuals who want to apply for this year’s Albany Ministerial Alliance Christmas Program are reminded that they should attend one of seven county church services this Sunday, Dec. 10 in order to fill out an application.