By Melinda L. LucasA special meeting of the Albany city council was set for next Tuesday, Aug. 23 to discuss and possibly propose a tax rate for the upcoming tax year.Mayor Susan Montgomery said that making a decision next week would give the city time to post any required notices prior to the...

By Sidney BarteeEight performers are set to hit the stage for CareFest 2022 on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Happy Wife Happy Life Wedding and Events venue.CareFest is a fundraising event organized by ResourceCare.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will resume normal hours of operation Monday, Aug. 22 and begin accepting registrations for the annual community garage sale.The Chamber office has been closed for vacation since Monday. Aug. 8.The garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10.

By Sidney BarteeThe Ragin” Red Band will host a Meet the Band performance on Monday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Robert Nail Memoral Stadium.All members of the community are invited to the event and be introduced to the band.Along with introductions, the band will perform the first and second movements...

By Sam WallerNearly 150 awards for project completion were presented to Shackelford County 4-H members Sunday, Aug. 14, during the club’s banquet at the Whitney Theatre.“We had probably a dozen project areas,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Kenzie Neve has had a busy and successful spring and summer exhibiting steers across the state.Neve first took her livestock projects into the show ring in April at the Purple Pursuit Tarleton State University Prospect Show at Stephenville.

By Sidney BarteeWith the start of the school year, Albany churches and organizations have already begun youth and children’s services for students, with more activities scheduled to begin in the next few weeks.Feed StoreTuesday lunches for juniors and seniors will begin again on Aug. 23 at the Feed...

By Donnie A. LucasThere were 16 new ­COVID-19 cases reported last week, based on the tests administered at Albany’s two health clinics, an uptick as the school year neared.The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued Tuesday reported 16 positive test results out of 19 tests given at the two...

By Sam WallerMoran ISD reported a total enrollment of 97 students for all grades, down slightly from the end of last school year.Superintendent Dr. John Denson said he expects some fluctuation in the figure as other area districts begin classes.Principal Jo Hise said she is still receiving calls...

By Sidney BarteeMoran’s annual garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27, beginning at 7:00 a.m.Community residents can register for the sale until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug 25 on either the City of Moran or the Moran Buy, Sell, Trade Facebook pages.“So far I have had nine people sign up,”...