By Lynsi Musselman The Old Jail Art Center has opened its gates to the public once again as of July 1, with no appointments required, but a couple of other directives in place. Visitor hours are 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

By Kathy Thomson Registration for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year is underway in Moran, and a special survey is being sent out this week.

By Kathy Thomson This Saturday is Independence Day, and Albany Volunteer Fire Department chief Kyle Tischler reminded anyone planning to set off fireworks to be safety conscious. “I’m always excited about July 4, and I enjoy fireworks,” Tischler said.

By Kathy Thomson Several veteran Fandangle cast members traveled to Abilene on Wednesday, June 24 to perform a 20-minute “sampler” for the Abilene Kiwanis Club.

Former Shackelford County resident Joel Nelson, a Texas cowboy who some say has considerable talent with horses, will be the third recipient of the Ranching Heritage Association Working Cowboy Award during the 43rd Annual National Golden Spur Award dinner at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the...

By Lynsi Musselman The July 6 “soft opening” of the new Shackelford County Senior Citizen Activity Center at 5 S. Jacobs St. has been postponed until further notice.

The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 8, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.

By Donnie A. Lucas Albany secondary students and staff will have a new leader when the school year starts, with the hiring of new principal Glen Hill approved by the school board last month.

By Lynsi Musselman Many Albany families are looking forward to getting their child’s education back on track, and they are ready for the upcoming school year.  The first day of classes in Albany is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 19.

By Lynsi Musselman This summer, Old Jail Art Center children’s programs are going virtual. OJAC education director Erin Whitmore said that the August camps are usually offered in a one-day workshop format.