By Melinda L. LucasThe main reason for a mid-week meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital Board was to adopt the budget and tax rate, but directors ended up with several other big items on the Sept. 20 agenda, including the resignation of a board member, appointment of two directors, and raises...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County elected officials worked through a fairly routine agenda in short order on Monday, Sept. 25, with another session set for Friday, Sept. 29 to open bids and award contracts for fuel and mowing.After reading a letter from District 10 Representative Brian Harrison...

Sue Breeden, for the fifth year in a row, brought home a blue ribbon from the West Texas Fair’s creative arts division with her bead work. This year’s theme was taken from the cover of Night Flying Woman: An Ojibway Narrative (Native Voices) by Ignatia Broker.

By Sam WallerShackelford County judge John Viertel and Albany mayor Susan Montgomery attended the dedication of an America 250 Patriot Marker on Wednesday, Sept. 13 on the grounds of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge.The marker commemorates the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of...

By Donnie A. LucasThis Friday is the deadline for organizations that plan to apply for 2024 funding from the Albany Chest.Applications need to be finished and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 29.Board vice chair Melinda Lucas said Monday that a few applications had been received, but the board is...

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association is set for Tuesday, Oct. 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m.Instead of being at the Fandangle office in the Depot, the meeting will again be held at the Studebaker building (Musselman office), located at 324 South 2nd...

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany FFA chapter has elected officers for the 2023-2024 school year and has already started working on a number of community projects.“We have installed officers already, and the kids have been busy working on projects to help out around town,” Albany FFA sponsor Chris Beard...

By Donnie A. LucasDonations of canned and non-perishable food items are currently being collected by students at both the elementary and the secondary schools as part of a competition that will benefit the local food bank.ResourceCare is hosting the 4th annual food drive contest for the Albany and...

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Band will compete Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Big Country Marching Festival at Wylie High School in Abilene.The Albany band will take the field at 11:30 a.m., according to director  William Vaughan.

By Sam WallerMembers of Albany Methodist Church are forming teams to assist with the Shackelford County House at Houses for Healing in Abilene.Church and community members helped build the house in 2021 with volunteers signing their names on studs used in the construction.“We can use all the help...