By Donnie A. LucasAlbany ISD has registered just over 500 students for the 2022-23 school year for the third time in as many years.As of Monday, Aug. 22, the district was reporting a total of 502 students, with three more still expected to enroll late.“Enrollment went very well,” said Leigh Lowe,...

By Sam WallerRegistration for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s annual community garage sale began Monday, Aug. 22, and Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones already has names on her list.Jones said three local residents registered to participate the first day.“I feel like it’s like anything else –...

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show is adding a commercial steer class for the 2023 show in January, with an informational meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 (tonight) at the County Show Barn.Any 4-H or FFA members interested in the new event are encouraged...

By Sam WallerThe program for the West Texas Mesonet presentation scheduled for next week has been finalized, Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell has announced.The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the Compton Ranch and is expected to last about an hour.There is no fee...

By Sidney BarteeHundreds of children commute to and from local campuses by school bus, car, bicycle, and on foot.Drivers should be aware of the increased risks of injury to children that result from speeding or distracted driving.Although the first full week of classes at both campuses went...

By Sidney BarteeThe 36th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale is set Sept. 10-11 at the Shackelford County Livestock Show Barn.The longest-running livestock sale in the U.S. benefits Shackelford County youth who participate at the county stock show.Shackelford County Youth & Livestock...

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store is cele­brating the 10th anniversary of its grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 25 (today) but has already begun a full slate of fall programs.“We will have some acknowledgment throughout the month,” Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins said.This year’s programs began Tuesday,...

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store’s Fifth Quarter fellowship following home football games returns for another season Friday, Aug. 26 following the Albany Lions’ game against Lubbock Trinity Christian.This week’s youth gathering will be hosted by Albany Church of Christ, Maranatha Fellowship, Jesus of...

By Melinda L. LucasFriendship Baptist Church is planning to mark the new school year with a kick-off event for their children’s ministry.According to one of the coordinators, Tanya Petree, Friendship will host a back-to-school bash on Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., when local parents...

By Melinda L. LucasBoard members of the Albany Chest will meet to organize the 2022 fund­raising campaign, nominate and elect new directors, and choose officers for the upcoming year during an Aug. 31 meetingThe meeting will be held at the Feed Store at 5:15 p.m.Four of the 12 directors will...