By Melinda L. LucasWith a county-wide burn ban in place and the addition of a resolution restricting the sale and use of “bottle rockets,” local emergency responders say any holiday cele­brations involving fireworks need to include safety and common sense.Firefighters warn that dry brush and...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany water customers should receive a “2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report” in the next few days showing that locally treated water meets or exceeds all federal drinking water requirements.“All the numbers looked as good or better than last year,” said Albany water...

By Melinda L. LucasMost of Monday’s hour-long meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners was spent discussing how to proceed with the project of re-engineering and resurfacing the Courthouse parking lot, and although the item was tabled, commissioners will continue to talk with contractors and...

By Donnie A. LucasA variety of pets were marched around at the Bank Park Saturday during the annual Fandangle Pet Parade.Winners were named in four categories, with each receiving $25 in Albany Bucks to be spent at local participating stores.“We had a good turnout,” coordinator Lacy Cook said.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H is offering three days of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) camps in July, with a recent decision to lower the age requirement.Camps for incoming third through sixth graders are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. over three consecutive...

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Library children’s story hour will extend into July, but in a slightly different format, according to organizer Janna Ledbetter.Future sessions are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Fridays beginning July 8 and will continue as long as there is sufficient interest,...

By Donnie A. LucasA group of 14 Albany students and sponsors left Monday to travel to San Diego to compete in the FCCLA National Leadership Conference.The 12 students will attend the conference through Friday to either compete or present projects.Two Level 2 online teams for ninth and tenth grade...

By Sam WallerThe Community Vacation Bible School will be held Sunday, July 24, through Wednesday, July 27, with programs for two age groups and workers from several local churches helping with classes.Students who were in Pre-K through fifth grade during the 2021-22 school year will meet 5:30-8:00...

By Sam WallerA team of volunteers from First Baptist Church of Albany left for Del Rio on Sunday, June 26 to help with a construction project.The group has traveled to the Del Rio area several times to help work on buildings and churches in surrounding locations.Team member John Ross Reames said...

By Sam WallerThe Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes conducted its summer Leadership Camp recently at Hardin-Simmons University with 14 attendees from Albany taking part.Local FCA representative Paul Johnston said the camp, which started June 13 and wrapped up June 17, “was a great...