25 entries tallied in Christmas parade

OnSaturday,Nov.30,downtown Albany’s Main Street was lined with spectators eager to experience the annual Albany Lighted Christmas Parade, hosted by the Albany Chamber of Commerce. This year’s parade featured over 25 entries, with floats and participants showcasing an abundance of holiday cheer.
The Fandangle’s “big train” pulls the steam-powered calliope in one of th 25 entries in the Chamber Christmas parade. The parade, held last Saturday night, traditionally ushers in the holiday season in Albany. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

Tour of Homes

The Albany PTO will host its annual Christmas Parade of Homes on Sunday, December 8, from 3 to 5 p.m., with a new addition this year – a Christmas Tour Luncheon preceding the tour. The event serves as a fundraiser to support the PTO’s mission of providing school supplies for Albany students and to help fund the PTO Christmas Movie Party at the Aztec on Dec.
Michaela Smith, who will open her home to visitors on Sunday afternoon, is one of five homeowners on the Albany PTO’s 2024 Christmas Parade of Homes. The holiday tour will be preceded by a chili and stew luncheon at the AJSH cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A shuttle bus will be available free of charge. David Wall er / Albany News

New appraiser hired by SCAD

Albany resident Adam Ray has been hired as appraiser by the Shackelford County Appraisal District, according to an announcement by interim chief appraiser Richard Petree. Ray and his wife, the former Emily Van Zant, moved to Albany in 2020, and Ray has been working as a fee appraiser for West Texas Appraisal in Abilene.
Appraiser Adam Ray looks over properties during the first few days of his new duties at the Shackelford County Appraisal District office. Ray has been an Albany resident since 2020. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

Shackelford 150 book available

The book commemorating Shackelford County’s 150thanniversary, Prairie Land Legacy: 150 Years of Shackelford County, is now available. The book, which honors the rich history of the county, was printed by HV Chapman and Sons in Abilene.
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Wildfire conference set

TheTexasA&MAgriLife Disaster, Assessment and Recovery unit will conduct a Wildfire Mitigation and PreventionConference9:00 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec.
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Albany to honor veterans

Albanywillonceagain honor veterans buried at the Albany Cemetery with a memorial wreath for the holiday season as part of the National WreathsAcrossAmerica Day observance. Local volunteers, including familymembers, will gather on Saturday, Dec.
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77 families to receive food baskets

Seventy-seven Albany and Moran families will be recipients of this year’s Christmas Food Basket program,accordingtoTisha Wilkins,secretaryoftheAlbany Ministerial Alliance. The annual drive provides a box filled with the ingredients for a traditional holiday meal.
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