By Donnie A. LucasMembers of both local volunteer fire departments have been busy the last couple of weeks, but luckily not nearly as busy as they could be considering ongoing conditions of extreme heat and drought.The departments have responded to at least four grass fires and two structure fires...

By Donnie A. LucasOnline registration is currently underway for students at both Albany ISD campuses, with two in-person registration days available as well for parents who are new to the district or who require assistance registering.“We had quite a few students registered on the first day of...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Old Jail Art Center’s summer workshops got underway this week, with both in-person and virtual camps on the calendar for students in first grade and up.On Wednesday, campers met in the museum’s Stasney Room for the traditional Cultural Connections Camp, which this year...

By Donnie A. LucasThe Friends of Fort Griffin have announced the 18th annual Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Collins Creek Ranch.This year’s event will highlight Jim Sadler and the Jak Creek Band as the featured entertainment in addition to the meal and both silent and live auctions.The gala...

The Chamber office will be closed Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 19, for vacation.Jones said weekly Chamber luncheons will continue as scheduled on Friday, Aug. 12 and 19, at the Icehouse.

By Melinda L. LucasAn annual event in Texas since 1999, this year’s state sales tax holiday is set for Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7.The law exempts sales tax on qualified items – such as clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks – priced below $100, saving shoppers about eight...

By Donnie A. LucasNine new COVID-19 cases were reported last week, based on the tests administered at Albany’s two health clinics.The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued Tuesday reported 9 positive test results out of 19 tests given at the two local clinics for the period of July...

By Sam WallerLocal students can still benefit from the annual Adopt-A-Buddy program sponsored by the Shackelford County Resource Center, with the objective of making sure that all Albany and Moran students have adequate school supplies before the start of classes for the 2022-2023 school...

By Sam WallerRegistration for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s community garage sale will start Monday, Aug. 22.“It’s time to start getting ready,” Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said.The garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10.

By Melinda L. LucasThe City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, Aug. 10, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.The tests keep citizens familiar with the three warning sounds, and they are also used to make sure that the...