Students, staff break for holidays
Albany students and staff will be released early on Thursday, Dec. 19 at noon for the Christmas holidays.
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— Jan. 6 - 10 Monday - holiday Tuesday - corn dogs, fries, tomato cup, fruit, fresh fruit Wednesday - cheeseburger mac,roll,freshcarrots, green beans, fruit, fresh fruit Thursday - Asian bowl, egg roll, fresh broccoli, corn,freshfruitMandarin oranges Friday - pizza, garden salad, veggie medley, fruity Jello, fresh fruit.
Government office holiday closures
Various local government offices will close for the holidays as follows: City of Albany offices: Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, also Jan 1. ShackelfordCountyAp-praisal District will close at noon on Christmas Eve, and will be closed Christmas Day and Dec.
Hospital board meets
In a noticeable turnaround from the previous two meetings, the Monday night session of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors was relatively calm and uneventful, as five board members worked their way through the agenda in slightly over an hour. James Breeden, who was conducting the meeting in the absence of board president Jason Price, skipped the two agenda items that would have potentially caused the most conflict.
OJAC seeks support for Annual Fund
The Old Jail Art Center invites supporters to contribute to its Annual Fund,helpingthemuseum continue its mission to provide engaging art and cultural programming for all ages. Contributions to this year’s fund will also honor the legacy of Jean Jones Tucker, a passionate advocate and former board member of the OJAC.
School board approves fiber lease
The Albany school board voted to lease a small portion of land to a fiber internet company and moved to seek bids for two new buses during the December meeting held on Tuesday. The trustees discussed details of leasing a small corner of property at the district bus barn to Vero Fiber following a detailed Zoom meeting with a representative of the company.
Chamber finishes contest
The Albany Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Home Decorating Contestdrewparticipation from 11 homes this year, showcasing some of the best outdoor holiday displays within the Albany city limits.
Volunteers honor veterans with wreaths
The graves of approximately 625 veterans were decorated by family members and other volunteers at the Albany Cemetery last Saturday, during the annual Wreaths Across America Day program. More than 50 volunteers and several family members of veterans fannedoutacrossthecemetery to place fresh green wreaths with red bows on the graves of all identified veterans.
Stockshow ramps up fundraising efforts
The Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association is starting its final fundraising push ahead of the 2025 county livestock show.
Events such as a summer golf scramble, the First Impressions Pig Sale, and the Shackelford County Showdown jackpot pig show have raised approximately $70,000 to be used for this year’s sale, according to association member Reggy Spencer. The task now, association president Bronco Askew said, is to add to that amount.
Zack Waggoner named ‘Firefighter of the Year’
Volunteer Zack Waggoner was named ‘Firefighter of the Year’ during the Albany Volunteer Fire Department’s annual awards presentation and Christmas party.
Fire Chief Joel Viertel explained that to be named ‘Firefighter of the Year,’ a firefighter typically needs to demonstrate a consistent record of dedicated service within their department and community, including acts of heroism, outstanding leadership, dedication to training, significant community involvement, and a positive reputation within the fire service, often going above and beyond expected duties.
