By Melinda L. LucasSweethearts from both Albany and Moran were presented at the local Lions Club meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9.Johnnie Hise of Moran High School and Caitlan Lee of Albany High School will repesent the club during the 2021-2022 school year, attending weekly luncheons and appearing at...

By Sam WallerBethel Assembly wil hold The Patch fall cele­bration on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Bank Park.The pumpkin market will start at 10:00 a.m. and last until 2:00 p.m. or until the pumpkins sell out.This year’s event will feature a decorated pumpkin parade that will begin at 11:00 a.m. Three...

By Sam WallerCloset Angels will reopen for business on Monday, Sept. 20, while Neighbors in Need will be operating on an appointment-only basis for the foreseeable future, according to Closet Angels director Lori Reames.Reames said Closet Angels will be open from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Monday and...

By Sam WallerTwo Albany students caught calves Saturday at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo calf scramble in Abilene, earning money to put toward the purchase of future agriculture projects.Judson Rogers finished second, earning $950, while Donald McCullough earned $550 with a 10th place finish.“With...

By Donnie A. LucasAlmost all students needing extra help are now able to attend one of three after-school sessions offered at both Nancy Smith Elementary and the Albany Jr./Sr. High campus.All students in grades 7-12 can attend Lion Aca­demy on Monday through Thursday this year, while fifth and...

By Melinda L. LucasApplication forms for Albany Chest funds are now available at both local banks and The Albany News, with a deadline of Friday, Oct. 1.Forms can also be requested by email at news@thealbanynews.net.Funding requests, which are mandatory to be able to receive Chest monies, will be...

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H kicked off its new year with an organizational meeting Monday at The Feed Store.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said the gathering drew about 80 attendees with 23 4-Hers enrolling in projects.“We had seven adult volunteers who gave out information...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce directors are continuing with preparations to put up fall street decorations, and they are also taking entries for the inaugural Home of the Hereford Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament.Decorations will go up on Saturday, Sept. 25, Chamber manager Mary Beth...

By Donnie A. LucasNew band uniforms for the Ragin’ Red Band arrived this week, continuing an effort to overhaul the group’s sound and look with new or refurbished instruments in order to increase participation in the program.A total of 75 uniforms were being unboxed on Tuesday, in preparation to be...

By Melinda L. LucasOn a unanimous vote, the board of directors for the Shackelford County Appraisal District approved a 2022 budget of $397,937 during an early morning meeting Sept. 10.All seven directors were present and voted in favor, including Robert Skelton, Clint Bumguardner, Russell Chapman,...