By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will conduct its annual business meeting on Feb. 4 with two board positions up for election at the Beehive.“Ramby Anderson and Clayton Snyder’s terms are up, but I feel like they will be nominated again,” Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said.

By Donnie A. LucasThe filing period for local elections opened Wednesday for several entities such as the school board, city council and hospital board and will continue until Friday, Feb. 18.The election date set by the state for all local elections is Saturday, May 7.Candidates have the 30-day...

By Melinda L. LucasAt Monday’s regular monthly council meeting, city manager Billy Holson went over budget items that needed to be amended before the end of the budget year on March 31, 2022, stating that a big part of the increases on both the expense and revenue sides are due to donations in...

By Melinda L. LucasAs is typical, property tax payments at the Shackelford County Appraisal District accelerated just before the end of the year and have continued to come in steadily, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder.Taxpayers have the option of mailing in their payment as well as...

By Sam WallerFinal preparations for the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock show are underway with a workday scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Saturday at the show barn.The 2022 show starts with weigh-in on Thursday, Jan. 20 and runs through the sale on Saturday, Jan. 22.All exhibitors are encouraged to...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of local ­COVID-19 cases has snowballed over the last week, with test results increasing four-fold and rising.According to the weekly update from the county judge’s office, a total of 109 tests were administered last week with 69 positive results – the highest single...

By Sam WallerHarmony Slaughter and Arren Hawley were crowned queen of the Winter Formal as Moran High School students celebrated the end of the fall semester.The event, which was sponsored by Moran’s senior class, was held Dec. 18 at the Moran Community Center.Moran principal Jo Hise said the...

Hunters still have a chance to bag a trophy during special seasons on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department calender.Youth-Only (16 and younger) and Special Late white-tailed deer seasons run through Jan. 16.

By Sam WallerRegistration for Little Dribblers basketball got underway this week for the upcoming season.“Registration forms went out (Tuesday) morning, and I hope to get those back by Friday,” league organizer Joe Tidwell said.

By Melinda L. LucasThe first Chamber luncheon of 2022 is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 7 at the Beehive.Chamber luncheons are held each Friday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. and are open to anyone who would like to get involved and help with the various Chamber projects throughout the year.For more...