By Donnie A. LucasWith just over a week remaining in the filing period for several local May 7 elections, only a few candidates have signed up for a term on one of the six boards or councils subject to election.Board member posts and council positions are subject to election by the public for both...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases administered locally continued to drop last week as the spike earlier in the month seems to be subsiding.The number of positive test results dropped to 22 positive cases based on tests administered at the three local testing sites.

By Donnie A. LucasResound Networks, the company that was awarded a substantial bid to provide expanded and improved internet services in Shackelford County, has begun offering plans to both residential and commercial customers.The company, headquartered in Pampa, Texas has completed at least...

By Donnie A. LucasIn-person early voting for the March 1 primary elections starts Monday, Feb. 14 and continues until Friday, Feb. 25, with balloting taking place in the first floor lobby of the Shackelford County Courthouse.Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. each weekday including...

By Sam WallerRegistration is winding down for the upcoming youth baseball season with information available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.Albany Little League organizer Paul Hamilton said the program is shifting to online registration this year, but information on how to register is available...

By Sam WallerThe Moran FFA meat judging team finished 36th last week at the Fort Worth stock show in its first competition of the year.Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson said the six-person team placed solidly in the middle of the field of about 60 entries.“For their first contest of the year, I...

Max Balliew of Albany was named on Tarleton State University’s Scholastic Honors Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester.Max, the son of Tim and Candy Balliew, is majoring in Biomedical Science and should graduate May of 2023.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was written by Shackelford County resident Faith Fry, who attended a Texas Brigade camp last summer.]By Faith FryEducation is what sets apart the leaders from the followers.

By Sam WallerSeven teams of Shackelford County 4-Hers brought home ribbons from the District 7 Food Challenge held Wednesday, Jan. 26, in San Angelo.“That contest is really difficult,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said.

By Sam WallerThe Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Weekend of Champions girls camp drew 127 campers from eighth grade through high school for last weekend’s gathering at Eastland’s Solid Rock Encampment.FCA organizer Paul Johnston of Albany said the group, which included 14 from Albany...