Republic Services, the garbage collection contractor for Albany, will alter its schedule next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Residential trash containers and industrial containers normally picked up on Thursday will change to Saturday.
Tuesday collection will run as normal for the week.
By Melinda L. Lucas
After meeting in closed session for more than a hour to review five applications, members of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors decided to schedule interviews to fill the post of SCHD administrator.
There was no official action taken, but board president Jo Ann Estridge said Tuesday that they will begin interviewing the applicants as soon as possible.
There has not been an administrator since Jera Fairley left several months ago.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Three representatives with Parkhill, an architectural and engineering company engaged by Albany ISD to perform a facilities study, presented their initial findings in Monday’s meeting of the AISD board of trustees, and although there was no action of any kind, the board members agreed that immediate action would be needed in several areas, and a long range plan would need to be devised. Many of the facilities are nearing 70 years old.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The number of positive COVID-19 test results increased last week, almost doubling over the prior week.
A total of 38 tests were administered at the three testing locations in Albany, with a combined total of 15 positive results for the week of Nov. 8 through Nov. 12.
The stats were reported by county judge Bob Skelton on Monday.
In addition, the Shackelford County Health Clinic reported nine tests on Monday of this week with four positive results.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Albany junior high students began the UIL academic season this week, competing in writing events.
The meet will be conducted virtually for the most part again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all events to be completed by Dec. 7.
Ready writing and editorial writing contests were held Monday, Nov. 15 with entries sent to judges to be scored.
The remainder of the events will be administered just as they would be at an in-person meet, but will be scored locally, then reported to the district for ranking.
By Sam Waller
Deadlines are creeping closer for those looking to contribute to or benefit from local holiday programs.
The application deadline for Believe Tree for Teens and the Christmas Basket food drive, both sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance, is Nov. 29.
Forms are available at local churches, the Feed Store, ResourceCare, and The Albany News, and can be turned back in at the same locations.
Applications for Toys for Tots must be received by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. Information and applications are available at ResourceCare.
By Donnie A. Lucas
After a three or four year break, the Albany chapter of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is back in action at Albany Jr./Sr. High School.
The group was reorganized by teacher Jennifer Marshall who took over the program along with teaching career technology classes at the school.
During a recent meeting, the group elected officers for the 2021-2022 school year including president Mayson Garcia, vice president Ashley Richards, secretary Gabby Lopez, and treasurer Luke Marshall.
By Donnie A. Lucas
A total of 13 students will be inducted in the Albany Chapter of the National Honor Society during a ceremony set for Sunday, Nov. 21 at the high school auditorium.
The public is invited to attend the 2:00 p.m. ceremony, which will be followed by a reception in the school library.
Officers of the chapter will conduct the program, reviewing the four pillars of the NHS which include scholarship, leadership, service and character.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Albany Junior High one act play cast has taken on the task of providing justice in the comedy “The Trial of Goldilocks,” which will be presented today in Stamford at the district contest.
The group performed the play for a local audience on Tuesday in preparation for the competition. Albany will perform second on Thursday (today) at about 11:15 a.m., according to director Melanie Turner.
“The kids have improved greatly over the past week,” Turner said. “I think they feel much more prepared and confident this week.”
By Donnie A. Lucas
Albany school students and staff members will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. next Tuesday, Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving holidays.
Students at Nancy Smith Elementary and Albany Jr./Sr. High will all be dismissed early, with buses running about 12:35 p.m. Parents will need to pick up students or make other arrangements for the early release.
All students at the junior/senior high campus will follow a shortened schedule, with all eight class periods meeting for 25 minutes each.
