Back flow ordinance okayed

Albany city council members approved a resolution for a required plumbing ordinance, talked about truck traffic on residential streets, and okayed the Atmos rate review mechanism during a brief meeting on Monday, Sept. 10.
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Students to celebrate Constitution

Representatives of the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be at the three local school campuses next week to help students celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.

Grants for Scout Hut secured

A final push over the last few weeks raised the remaining $3,800 needed for Albany Scouts to qualify for two pledged matching grants, totaling $30,000, toward the proposed $95,000 Scout Hut building.

Rain chances stick around

After months of watching lake levels drop and vegetation shrivel, Shackelford County residents got some significant precipitation this week, with prospects of even more before thunderstorm chances begin dwindling on Sunday.

Trustees adopt rate, budget

Albany ISD trustees passed a budget that is $755,000 short during a special early morning session on Aug. 31, meeting the required state deadline. Total expenditures, not including food services, are projected at $6,046,955, while revenues are expected to reach $5,292,291.
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City to vote on tax rate

By Melinda L. Lucas With one required public hearing behind them and the second slated tonight, Albany city council members are expected to pass the proposed tax rate of 68.77 cents during a meeting on Sept. 17 at City Hall, starting at 7:00 p.m. No one from the public attended the first special...
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Cook-off plans progress

The Battle for the Blade and the World Championship Dove Competition will take place in Albany the last weekend of September, and teams are encouraged to send in the $150 entry fee, fire up the grill, and compete in the International Barbeque Cookers Association sanctioned fourth annual Fort...

Garage sale signup starts Sept. 11

Cool and drizzly weather this weekend should be ideal for sorting through unused items in garages, closets, and storage buildings, gathering things that are taking up valuable storage space, and getting them ready to sell to new owners during the Albany Chamber of Commerce annual garage sale on...
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