School to okay budget, tax rate
A special meeting is set for Friday, Aug. 30 for the Albany ISD Board of Trustees to approve the 2024-25 budget and adopt a tax rate following a mandatory hearing that is open to the public.
Articles for county history needed this week
The deadline is coming up fast to submit articles for a commemorative book that will be part of a busy Oct. 12th celebration.
City proposes NNR tax rate
Albany’s city council met in special session on Tuesday to propose a tax rate, electing to go with the “No New Revenue” (NNR) rate of 49.75 cents. The council is expected to approve the rate at their next meeting on Sept.
Pecan tree sculpture approved
In a multifaceted and sometimes lively meeting held Monday, Aug. 26, Shackelford County commissioners tackled issues ranging from historical sculptures to wildfire mitigation strategies, and then to coordination challenges within the local fire departments.
AVFD to host fundraiser
The Albany Volunteer Fire Department’s Burgers and Birds fundraiser will be held Monday, Sept. 2 at the fire station at 609 Railroad St.
Dove season opens Sunday
Dove numbers in Shackelford County appear good as another hunting season draws near. Dove season begins Sunday, Sept.
AVFD to honor 9-11 firefighters
Members of the Albany VolunteerFireDepartment will commemorate the events of the 9-11 attacks and honor the sacrifice firefighters madethatdaywith their fourth annual Walk Around the Courthouse on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
MISD staff gets recertified
Faculty and staff of Moran ISD underwent two training programs Friday, Aug. 23.
Moran to adopt balanced budget
The Moran Independent School District board isscheduledtomeetThursday, Aug. 29 (today) to adopt the district’s budget.
CareFest draws record crowd
Hundreds were on hand for the sixth annual CareFest concert, sponsored by ResourceCare, which serves six communities. The event was hosted by Happy Wife Happy Life Event Center, located about four miles west of Albany.
