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Proposed CAD budget 3% higher than last year

8 years ago By Albany1

Members of the Shackelford County Appraisal District’s board of directors passed a preliminary budget of $371,361 for 2019, an increase of about three percent from the current budget, during a meeting held on June 8.

Water board seeks iconic Texas symbols

8 years ago By Albany1

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is partnering with the Texas Historical Commission (THC) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to host the third annual #TXwindmills and #TXwatertowers Virtual Road Trip in July.

2018 Friends fundraiser to benefit Sutler Store

8 years ago By Albany1

Preparations are beginning for the 15th annual gala planned by the Friends of Fort Griffin for Saturday, Oct. 6.

Cheer camp dates changed

8 years ago By Albany1

A cheer camp for local girls ages three years through sixth grade, originally planned for next week, has been rescheduled due to conflicts with VBS and with the twice yearly refinishing of the high school gym floors.

Moran Baptist to host VBS July 30

8 years ago By Albany1

The First Baptist Church of Moran will host a Vacation Bible School from 6:00 to 8:15 p.m. the week of July 30 through Aug. 4. The VBS is free for children from four years of age through those entering sixth grade this fall.

MISD workouts to start in August

8 years ago By Albany1

Volleyball two-a-days at Moran ISD are scheduled to start on Aug. 1. “Dakota Fowler is coaching volleyball this year,” said MISD staff member Jo Hise. “The varsity girls will have their first scrimmage on Aug. 3, in Rotan.

It’s a wrap!

8 years ago By News Staff

The 80th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffi n Fandangle offi cially concluded soon after 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, with the traditional singing of “Prairie Land” by the entire cast, in front of an audience that included a large contingent of visitors from China, as well as U.S....

Game warden begins duties

8 years ago By News Staff

Jacob Mort, an eight year veteran of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is Shackelford County’s new game warden.

It’s a wrap!

8 years ago By Albany1

The 80th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle officially concluded soon after 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, with the traditional singing of “Prairie Land” by the entire cast, in front of an audience that included a large contingent of visitors from China, as well as U.S....

Scores above average in 18 of 22 areas

8 years ago By Albany1

Except for a few areas, Albany ISD end-of-course (EOC) and STAAR scores stayed above the state testing averages, which were released along with Region 14 averages last week.

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