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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
Fire Chief Joel Viertel presents the ‘Firefighter of the Year’ plaque to Zack Waggoner during the Albany Volunteer Fire Department’s annual awards presentation.

City council tackles key decisions

The Albany City Council met on Dec. 16, with key agenda items including the city’s financial status, a proposed opioid settlement, a proposed water lease, and the approval of multiple boards.During the financial report, City Manager Billy Holson informed the council of a $307,000 deficit but...
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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 fanned out across the cemetery to place fresh...
Navy veteran Matt Birkla and his former veteran shipmates, who gather annually in Albany for the Army-Navy game, place a wreath on a veteran’s grave.

Albany Nativity captivates large audiences

The Albany Nativity was presented to the community last weekend, during two performances at the Aztec Theater to an estimated audience of 450.“Both shows were so good, and the audience raved about it as they left the theater,” director Lorna Ayers said. “I was impressed with all the actors and crew.
Cast members of the Albany Nativity gather for the final scene, celebrating the birth of Jesus.
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