By Melinda L. Lucas

Processing of local tax statements is “on hold” until final information is received from Callahan County’s appraisal district office about property tax rates in the Moran ISD, according to Shackelford chief appraiser Clayton Snyder.

“The new truth in taxation laws have slowed the adoption of tax rates for some units,” said Snyder, “and as of Tuesday, we hadn’t gotten any information from Callahan County for Moran ISD.”

The local CAD’s original plan was to have a file delivered to the printer by Friday.

By Lynsi Musselman

Albany stock show participants have been on the road the last few weeks exhibiting in Anson, Dallas, and Waco.

The State Fair of Texas youth stock show joined the Heart O’ Texas livestock show in Waco this year as a result of the pandemic social distancing rules.

Swine

Albany senior Hannah Snyder showed at the State Fair in Dallas on Sunday, Sept. 27 and took home first place in the heavy weight Hampshire class, then went on to claim the title of Champion Hampshire.

Dear Editor:

We lost a good friend this week. Jackie Lynn Mitchell was on the Class A State Championship team that won consecutive crowns in 1960 and 1961. He went to Texas Tech with a freshman scholarship.

Nine years ago, he and his wife Carolyn (Maxwell) moved to Albany. He supported the Albany Lions as a loyal fan. We thank him for the good example he set for us as a good father, husband and friend.

The AHS Classes of 1961 and 1962

By Lynsi Musselman

The Shackelford County 4-H horse program will have its first horse clinic on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m., after rescheduling last week’s Oct. 1 clinic.

The clinic will be held at the county show barn.

Shackelford County extension agent Kloey Painter said the clinic will be a great overall introduction to horses.

“We will go over horse safety and provide smores for everyone during the event,” Painter explained.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Despite ongoing coronavirus restrictions, blood is still needed, and a blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15.

Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

By Lynsi Musselman

Albany High School Homecoming 2020 festivities will not be as extensive this year, but the community is gearing up to cheer for the Lions against the Ranger Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 12.

The homecoming game is planned for 7:00 p.m. at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium, after the initial Oct. 2 date was rescheduled.

Albany Independent School District super-intendent Jonathan Scott said the homecoming festivities this year will include the game and halftime program with the homecoming court.

AHS Homecoming Royalty 

By Lynsi Musselman

The Albany Chapter of the National Honor Society will induct 17 new members this Sunday.

A recognition ceremony for the new members will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Albany High School auditorium.

By Lynsi Musselman

Albany Neighbors In Need was born out of the realization of the needs from shoppers at Closet Angels, the clothing ministry of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Several years ago, volunteer Sandy Ingalls added a place for shoppers to write down needs that could not be found at Closet Angels, said Closet Angels director Lori Reames.

“It hit us with the reality that Albany was full of needs other than just clothing,” Reames explained. “I started posting items that were written down and donors would drop off behind Closet Angels.”

Albany ISD administrators remind Lion fans that their names must be on the official list by the end of the school day on Friday in order to gain admittance to Friday’s game in Hico.

To reserve seats, call the AISD superintendent’s office at 325-762-2823.

By Lynsi Musselman

Members of the Albany Golf Club are encouraged to attend the club’s annual business meeting at the municipal golf course on Saturday, Oct. 10, and then stay and play in the Championship Tournament starting at 1:00 p.m. that afternoon.

“We will meet for a brisket sandwich lunch on Saturday, at about 11:30 a.m., and have a short meeting to elect or reelect board members,” said member James Waters.