By Lynsi Musselman The 13th Annual Albany Kiwanis Charity/John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta will take place at the Albany Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 2. Individuals and businesses can help sponsor the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund.

By Melinda L. Lucas Just before press time late Tuesday afternoon, Albany ISD reported its third COVID case, with two high school students and one secondary staff member on the lab-confirmed list.

By Lynsi Musselman Fall is less than a week away, and fall decorations are about to appear on Main Street, as they have for a number of years. Albany Chamber of Commerce officer Lisa Barton said everyone in town and those passing through seem to appreciate the traditional fall decor.

By Melinda L. Lucas Because of conflicts and illness, there were not enough Albany city council members to conduct business and hold the required public hearing associated with the adoption of the tax rate on Monday, Sept. 14.

By Melinda L. Lucas A contract for the county’s quarterly pest control, as well as a provider for fuel and mowing, was decided at Monday’s regular meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners on Sept. 14.

By Lynsi Musselman The 34th annual pig sale that benefits the Shackelford County Youth Livestock Association held Sunday, Sept. 13 set a record on average price, gross sales, and registered buyers, according to organizer Mike Parsons.

By Lynsi Musselman A high school night is planned Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The Feed Store. Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins said new games that have been replaced or added will be introduced, with plans for a three on three basketball tournament and a corn hole tournament.

By Lynsi Musselman Area churches are again taking turns hosting after game fellowships following each of the Albany Lions’ home football games.

By Lynsi Musselman The team of Williams and Harris tied with Barton and Balliew to win the Championship Flight at the annual Albany Labor Day Golf Tournament. Both teams had a two-day total of 128 strokes, followed by Clegg and Fairchild in third with 129.

By Lynsi Musselman Water customers in the City of Moran will see an increase in their bills starting with the Oct. 1 billing cycle. The new rates include an increase of $5.75 to the base charge that covers the first 2,000 gallons of usage.