By Donnie A. LucasEntries for the 2021 homecoming parade set to roll through downtown Albany next Friday, Oct. 1 are be accepted until noon on Friday, Sept. 24, according to the high school office.Any individual, organization, or class group that would like to be included in the parade should...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce’s Home of the Hereford Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament will get underway Friday, Oct. 1 with a Karaoke Night at Webb Park following Albany High School’s homecoming football game.“This will give the exes somewhere to go and sit and visit after the football...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help put up fall decorations in the downtown area and beyond this Saturday, Sept. 25.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said those wanting to help should arrive by 9:00 a.m. in the downtown block.“They will see people running around...

By Melinda L. LucasWith very little discussion, directors of the Shackelford County Hospital District okayed the proposed budgets for both the district and the clinic, along with the tax rate, at a meeting on Monday, Sept. 20.A budget of $2,820,070 was approved during the district portion of...

By Sam WallerMoran High School students will be able to earn college credit this year under a program started by Moran ISD superintendent Dr. John Denson in cooperation with Cisco College.Denson said the class, Advanced Animal Science, fits several needs for the students.“In addition to a science...

By Sam WallerThe 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Touurnament and Fajita Fiesta has been scheduled for Oct. 1 at the Albany Golf Course.The event raises funds for the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund as well as a number of other local projects.“We basically fund...

By Sam WallerThe 35th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale, which benefits the Shackelford County Youth & Livestock Association, brought in more than $65,000 in sales Sunday, according to Mike Parsons, one of the organizers.“We averaged $707 on 92 head,” Parsons said.

By Sam WallerOpen registration for the Albany General Education Development (GED) classes will continue on Monday nights at the Shackelford County Library, according to local instructor Kenzie Fairchild.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 31st annual See You at the Pole is set for Wednesday, Sept. 22 with gatherings at both local campuses.High school and junior high participants will gather at 7:30 a.m. at the high school flag pole for a time of student-led prayer.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Ministerial Alliance will host Fifth Quarter fellowships following the varsity football game of Albany vs. Haskell on Friday, Sept. 17.A major change this year in the traditional event will be hosting the high school and junior high fellowships at separate locations.