By Sam WallerSeven current or former Moran FFA members will receive state and national degrees later this year.In July, recent graduate Alyssa Allred and returning students Zech Henderson, Cotton Campbell, Allen Hebel, and Ellis Hise will receive their Lone Star Degrees at the state convention in...

By Sam WallerRegistration remains open for the Albany Volleyball Camp, but space is running out, according to camp director M.J. Reneau.The camp is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, June 26-28, for students entering first through ninth grades.“There are still a couple of spots available, butI have...

By Melinda L. LucasNo action was taken other than approving the minutes and bills during a brief meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors on Monday, March 20.The session was closed for half of the 40-minute time frame to discuss “EMS personnel,” but no motions were...

By Melinda L. LucasA new principal for Albany Junior/Senior High School was hired at a special noon meeting of the AISD board of trustees on Friday, June 2.Ezra Chambers, who has served as principal of Abernathy High School since 2018, was the recommendation of superintendent Jonathan Scott.

By Donnie A. LucasLocal volunteers are being asked to show up at the Chamber of Commerce office located in the Depot on Saturday morning for the annual city-wide clean-up.“We will concentrate our efforts on Main Street, the creek beds, downtown, and Cook Field Road out to the Fandangle grounds,”...

By Melinda L. LucasDrawings by Cheyenne warriors are being hung on the walls of the Old Jail Art Center this week, and Fort Worth artist Corrie Thompson is installing her works in the upstairs galleries as preparations are made for the opening of the summer exhibitions.The opening will start with a...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany residents may wonder what’s going on with all the sirens on Saturday morning; it will not be an emergency but rather a tribute to a community servant who worked behind the scenes until she was not physically able to.A Memorial Ride for Kristi Brooker will be held Saturday,...

By Donnie A. LucasA wide variety of activities will be offered in Albany during the last two Fridays and Saturdays in June to help entertain the crowds of visitors coming to town for the Fort Griffin Fandangle, as well as local residents.Free events will be offered on all four of those days...

By Donnie A. LucasWith opening night for the 85th anniversary performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle just over a week away, just about everyone involved in the annual outdoor production is rehearsing or preparing on a daily basis.The show is set to open on Friday, June 16, with performances...

By Melinda L. LucasLocal businesses and residents are encouraged to join with patriots across the United States next Wednesday, June 14 in the annual cele­bration of Flag Day.Individuals and business owners who have their own flags are asked to put them up for the day, except in case of inclement...