By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2023 marching season on Monday, July 24 in the band hall with rehearsals for the percussion section including the pit crew.The percussionists who stand on the sideline, as known as the pit, will meet 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m....

By Sam WallerAlbany’s 2022 Annual Drinking Water Report showed one violation, the city’s first in some time.Albany water superintendent Michael Graham said the violation occurred Sept. 8 when an equipment failure prevented testing for chlorine dioxide and chlorite.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School students scored above state averages in all five tested subject areas according to preliminary results recently issued for the STAAR End-Of-Course tests by the Texas Education Agency.The required tests were given in March for both English I and English II and in...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors made two quick motions in a special called meeting on Monday, June 26 and adjourned just 15 minutes after convening.EMS employee Kent Stewart submitted a formal resignation to the board, with a motion made by Jason...

By Donnie A. LucasThe 85th anniversary version of the Ft. Griffin Fandangle is now history.The props, costumes, and paraphernalia for the Fandangle have been packed up and stored away, marking the end of another successful season, according to organizers.Ticket sales were just shy of the 90 percent...

By Donnie A. LucasThis is the final week to register for the annual summer Day Camp sponsored by ResourceCare, with 120 campers registered so far.Parents can sign up children ages three through sixth grade online through Friday, June 30.The program will be held on July 10-14 and July 24-28 this...

Albany News readers and advertisers are asked to be aware of an early deadline next week, as well as the staff’s annual vacation week coming up later in July.Because the Fourth of July holiday falls on Tuesday, the usual Tuesday noon deadline is being moved back a full day to noon on Monday, July...

By Melinda L. LucasWith a county-wide burn ban in place and a resolution restricting the sale and use of “bottle rockets,” local emergency responders say cele-brations involving fireworks need to include safety and common sense.Firefighters warn that dry brush and vegetation, mixed with fireworks,...

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral members of the local FCCLA chapter are advancing to the National conference in Denver on July 1-7, including several of the same members who won the national championship for parliamentary procedure last year in San Diego.The Level 2 Parliamentary Procedure team includes...

By Melinda L. LucasA special account has been opened at Clear Fork Bank to help the victims of last week’s tornado in Matador.Clifford Teinert, who has a good friend affected by the storm, said that monetary donations are now needed more than water, clothing, and similar items.The funds will go...