By Lynsi Musselman
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election began in Texas and Shackelford County, on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Shackelford County and District Clerk Cheri Hawkins said in-person early voting is being held on the first floor of the Courthouse until Friday, Oct. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including during the lunch hour.
On Tuesday, Oct. 20 and again on Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Courthouse will be open for voting from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on those two days only.
By Lynsi Musselman
The mums are getting made, and the streets are painted in preparation for Albany Homecoming 2020, an event that some felt might never get to happen.
The football game against Ranger is planned for this Friday, Oct. 16, with kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
Albany Junior/Senior High principal Glen Hill said with all the unknowns this school year, it is good to actually have the opportunity to celebrate Albany High School students.
By Lynsi Musselman
The fourth annual Albany Mainstreet Playhouse Mystery Dinner will take place at Fort Griffin General Merchandise next Tuesday, Oct. 20.
A cocktail hour will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by the main event at 6:30 p.m.
“We have taken guests to a wedding, back to high school for a reunion, on a cruise to Hawaii, and this year we are gathering for a memorial and will reading,” said organizer Ragan Riley. “Guests are encouraged to wear their best bereavement clothing, the more dramatic the better.”
By Melinda L. Lucas
Shackelford County commissioners voted to move forward with the award process of a small federal coronavirus relief fund during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, delayed by one day because of the Columbus Day holiday.
The elected officials also heard an explanation of how the county could benefit from issuing new bonds for the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) at a lower interest rate.
Relief Grant
By Melinda L. Lucas
With a short agenda, Albany city council members utilized Monday night’s meeting time to learn more about the long-range plan for capital improvements and water plant repairs.
During the financial report, city manager Billy Holson reported that 20 sets of filters, at a cost of $2,100 each, had been ordered to replace failing modules at the water plant, and he has plans to purchase 40 more before the end of the budget year.
By Lynsi Musselman
The Shackelford County 4-H will host a County Food Show on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church.
Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H club coordinator Kloey Painter said any students who plan to participate in the District Food Show on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Abilene need to qualify first at the county show.
By Lynsi Musselman
The downtown merchants will host their annual trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Michelle Alexander with Vintage Vanilla said non-merchants are invited to set up between the shops or at Bank Park to pass out candy as well.
“This year we are trying to make this a bigger event since the Fall Fest had to be cancelled,” Alexander explained.
After the kids’ trick-or treat, participants and others are invited to come grab a hot dog or two at the Bank Park.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Albany Chest campaign is off and running, with directors setting a 2020 goal of $41,000, $1,000 less than last year.
Twenty-five different organizations submitted requests for this year’s funding, all of which were considered and approved by the board during a meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Although several current members and inductees weren’t able to attend, a total of 17 junior and senior students at Albany High School were recognized last Sunday afternoon after they were selected by the AISD staff to become a part of the AHS National Honor Society.The induction ceremony was held in the AHS auditorium.
By Lynsi Musselman
The 32nd annual anti-drug campaign called Red Ribbon Week kicks off Oct. 26-30 for the Albany Independent School District.
The event is sponsored locally by AISD and the Albany Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, with support provided by several other state and local agencies.
The national theme for 2020 is “Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free.”
A full five-day observation of Red Ribbon Week, including dress-up themes each day, will be held on both campuses this year.
