By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Library recently dedicated a bench outside its main entrance in memory of librarian Carolyn Waller, who died in December 2020.The bench, constructed by sculptor Joe Barrington of Throckmorton, was presented by the Prairieland Quilters, of which Waller was a...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners got serious about implementing formal regulations for subdivisions in unincorporated portions of the county, setting a date for a public hearing with plans to adopt the proposed regulations immediately after the hearing.The document, presented at...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany city council members proposed a budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year starting April 1 and set a date for a public hearing during their regular session on Monday, March 14 at the Aztec Theater.Lester Galbreath made a motion and Austin Sherwood seconded to propose the...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases tested locally has continued to fall over the last two weeks, with just three positive cases last week and four the week before.The three local testing sites reported a combined total of  three positive test results from the 17 tests...

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany ISD students and staff are out of school this week for spring break, returning to their classrooms on Monday, March 21.The school will pick up the regular schedule on Monday, with only two more holidays remaining in the 2021-2022 school year.Students and staff will be off...

By Sam WallerRehearsals for next month’s Fort Griffin Fandangle Sampler at Rey­nolds Bend will pick up next week with two sessions scheduled.The cast and crew conducted a second rehearsal Tuesday, March 15 at the Aztec Theater.

By Sam WallerMoran senior Johnnie Hise was presented with the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award Wednesday, March 2, during the monthly meeting of the Lee’s Legion chapter at the Lord’s Old Time Gospel Church in Breckenridge.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District will have to make up two days missed because of weather cancellations, principal Jo Hise announced.Moran will now attend class on Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, which were originally scheduled as school holidays.

By Melinda L. LucasClose to 93 percent of the 2021 tax levy had been collected as of Jan. 31, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder at the Shackelford County Central Appraisal District (CAD) office, with eligible payments coming in for couple of weeks in February.Official CAD reports show...

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County 4-H rifle team is seeking sponsorships for new equipment and to help cover costs of upcoming competitions.The team, coached by Jessica Wade, will put sponsors’ logos on T-shirts and a banner to be displayed at events.Sponsorship levels are Bolt Action ($100),...