By Sam WallerFor the second year in a row, Shackelford County 4-H will have a Texas 4-H Ambassador.Faith Fry has been selected as a statewide Equine Ambassador.

By Donnie A. LucasVaccinations for this year’s variant of the flu virus began locally at the Shackelford County Health Clinic last Monday, with ResourceCare starting to provide shots on Monday, Oct. 3.ResourceCare will also host a flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with...

By Melinda L. LucasTwo new members were elected to the Senior Citizen Board for a total of 10 directors after being nominated by fellow members and guests at a meeting on Sept. 16.New board members are Don Hare – county liaison and Anita Jackson – reporter/information officer.Annette Harris had...

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association is set for Tuesday, Oct. 11 beginning at 5:30 p.m.Instead of being at the Fandangle office in the Depot, the meeting will be held at the Studebaker building (Musselman/Fikes office), located at 324 South 2nd...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of new ­COVID-19 cases reported last week stayed steady at four positive tests for the third consecutive week.The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued Tuesday reported four positive test results out of 21 tests administered at the two local clinics for the...

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany FFA chapter has elected officers for the 2022-2023 school year and has already started working on a number of community projects.“We installed officers, and the kids have been busy working on projects to help out around town,” Albany FFA sponsor Chris Beard said.

By Donnie A. LucasNominees and other class royalty were selected last week for Albany High’s homecoming set for Friday, Oct. 14.The traditional “big” homecoming celebration held by the Albany Ex-Students Association and the high school will kick off with a parade at 5:00 p.m. down Main Streeet,...

By Sam WallerPumpkins will be on parade and for sale Saturday, Oct. 1 when Bethel Assembly holds its annual The Patch fall celebration at Bank Park.The pumpkin market will open at 10:00 a.m. and last until the pumpkins sell out.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will participate in the annual Fields of Faith program Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Graham’s Newton Field.The event is one of seven put on by the Big Country FCA.

First Christian Church will celebrate a Blessing of the Animals service on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10:00 a.m. on the south side lawn of the church.“Everyone is welcome to bring their furry friends for a word of blessing at this short and meaningful service,” said pastor Brad McBee.He added that photos...