Albany students and staff members will return to the classroom on Monday, Dec. 2 after taking a full week of vacation for theThanksgivingholiday.

Starting Dec. 1, The Albany News will implement an all-digital invoicing system for advertising clients.

Those attending Albany’s Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 30 can skip turkey leftovers for one meal and support a worthy cause at the same time.

Anagreementthathas been months in the making was finally approved for filing at Monday morning’s meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners, after a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) was drafted encompassing all county-based fire departments, as well as fromadjoiningcounties.

Shackelford County’s veteranswillbecommemorated for their service and sacrifice Saturday, Dec. 14, withtheNationalWreaths Across America Day.

With the holiday season in full swing, the Albany Post Office is prepared to meet the demands of its busiest time of year. To ensure holiday packages and cards arrive on time, the U.S.

Complaints, challenges, and concerns were all unpacked by some members of the board, staff and guests during a twohour meetingoftheShackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors, when there seemed to be no holding back on all sides. Severalpeoplereadprepared statements on different issues, while others reacted to or objected to comments made in regard to agenda items.

This Saturday, Nov. 23, the Aztec Theater will host “Our Songs,” a concert directed by Sandy Abel that celebrates Albany’s local musicians. The show offers a chance to experience avarietyofperformances, from solos to duets, trios, and full band numbers, all performed bytalentedindividuals from the community.