By Melinda L. Lucas
A request by Shackelford County commissioner Cody Jordan to set speed limits on several roads in Precinct 4 resulted in the scheduling of a required public hearing on Monday, March 27.
Jordan asked that posted speed limits of 35 MPH be set for several roads around the rock quarries in the northwestern part of the county, including 163, 177, 201, 202, and 240.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The third country artist in as many months will take the stage at the Aztec Theater on Saturday, March 18 as part of the spring concert series sponsored by Albany Live.
As of Tuesday, a total of 140 tickets were still available for the show featuring Sunny Sweeney.
Tickets are $50 for general seating or $75 for reserved seating in the first three rows. As with all Albany Live productions, a $50 VIP experience can be added to the ticket price to meet the artist after the show and enjoy food and drinks in the Aztec community room.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Following this week off for spring break, twice-a-week cast rehearsals for the Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will resume starting Monday, March 20 at the Prairie Theater.
“We will practice on Mondays and Thursdays until the Sampler,” director Lorna Ayers said. “There is still time to join us to be in the Sampler cast if you hurry.”
Rehearsals for the next four weeks will be held at the Prairie Theater just west of Albany.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Following this week off for spring break, twice-a-week cast rehearsals for the Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will resume starting Monday, March 20 at the Prairie Theater.
“We will practice on Mondays and Thursdays until the Sampler,” director Lorna Ayers said. “There is still time to join us to be in the Sampler cast if you hurry.”
Rehearsals for the next four weeks will be held at the Prairie Theater just west of Albany.
By Sam Waller
Three Albany entrants placed with their barrows recently at the Houston Livestock Show.
Creed Spencer won division champion with his mediumweight crossbred after placing first in his class. Crew Spencer placed fourth in his class with a heavyweight Poland.
Also, Slayton Parsons placed 10th with his heavyweight Poland.
The students are among nearly two dozen Albany FFA members exhibiting animal projects at two major livestock shows this month.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Study Club showed its appreciation for local law enforcement last week by delivering goodie bags to the Shackelford County Sheriff’s Office for distribution to county and city officers.
Study Club member Lori Schooler said the gifts were in recognition of officers during National 911 Week.
“That’s one of the things Study Club does,” Schooler said. “We wanted to show our appreciation to the sheriff’s and police officers for all they do for us.”
The bags contained various types of candy with cards for the officers.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Teams are invited to enter an upcoming cornhole tournament to be held at the Bank Park in Albany on Sunday, March 26.
The sanctioned tournament, hosted by Alpha Zeta Epsilon sorority, is the third annual fundraiser for the organization, which uses the proceeds for scholarships to be given to Albany and Moran students.
“Last year, we gave six scholarships totaling $2,500,” said AZE secretary Megaen Birdwell. “This year, we aim to meet and hopefully exceed that amount.”
By Sam Waller
Shackelford County 4-Hers were shown a different type of horsemanship with an English riding clinic at the Fikes Arena.
Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said the program offered 4-Hers a different perspective than they normally get in Western riding. The program included an introduction to jumping.
By Donnie A. Lucas
A number of Albany High School students will travel to Stamford on Wednesday, March 22, to compete in the District 10-2A UIL Academic Meet.
The top three places in individual events will advance to the regional meet, while each top team in the team events moves on to the next level.
Only three entrants are accepted in each event from member schools in individual contests, while teams can enter up to six contestants, with the top four counting towards the team score.
By Sam Waller
The deadline for participants from the 2023 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show to fulfill their obligations is swiftly approaching.
Exhibitors must have completed writing thank you notes to buyers and other obligations by Saturday, April 1.
Show participants must place their finished notes in a stamped, addressed envelope ready for mailing. Notes must be verified by Albany FFA adviser Chris Beard or Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell.
