By Sandy Morris Specialized subscription boxes are in big demand as many people are limiting their outings and social activities.

By Sandy Morris Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released January state sales tax revenue amounts for counties across the state of Texas, including Shackelford County. The City of Albany will receive a sales tax allotment of $31,549.36 from the state this month.

By Sandy Morris In addition to preparing for upcoming livestock shows, members of the local 4-H chapter continue to stay busy in other areas of interest.

By Sandy Morris Open registration for the next series of General Education Development (GED) classes in Albany is now taking place, according to local instructor Kenzie Fairchild. “Open enrollment will be available on Monday nights,” said Fairchild.

By Sandy Morris Now that the holidays are over, local churches are gearing up weekly programs for the spring semester. Friendship Baptist Friendship Baptist Church started its children’s and youth programs back up on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

By Sandy Morris While winter seems to have officially hit the Big Country area and the post-holiday COVID surge continues, many people are finding themselves in need of basic items of clothing and furniture.

By Sandy Morris As AISD students have begun their second semester of the 2020-2021 school year, students and parents are being reminded of the importance of school attendance due to the Texas Compulsory Attendance Law which mandates that students attend a minimum number of minutes each semester to...

By Sandy Morris The Albany Independent School District will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.  Classes will resume at the usual times on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

By Sandy Morris Plans are in place for the Hereford Ball set for Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Whitney Theater, with Chamber of Commerce members given first opportunity to buy tickets.  “All advertising tables are sold for the Hereford Ball,” said Jones.

By Sandy Morris Filing has now opened to any local residents who want to run for the various city council, hospital district, or school board positions in the Saturday, May 1 election.