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Flags should be flown this Friday

1 year ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Local businesses and residentsareencouragedto joinwithpatriotsacrossthe United States this Friday, June 14 in the annual celebration of Flag Day. Individuals and business owners who have their own flags are asked to put them up for the day, except in case of inclement weather.

Weather delays mosquito fogging

1 year ago By Ginger Bartee

Albany water plant supervisor Michael Graham said this week that weather conditions have prevented city workers from spraying for mosquitoes so far this season. “Humidity and temperature levels must change before spraying begins,” Graham said.

Turnout good for annual cleanup

1 year ago By Ginger Bartee

Several volunteers showed up at the Depot last Saturday for the annual citywide cleanup day sponsored by the Albany Chamber of Commerce. Brandi Lehew, Chamber manager, said there were a few more helpers than last year, and they finished the work in record time.

OJAC plans June events

1 year ago By Melinda L. Lucas

This month’s Third Thursday at the Old Jail Art Center is set for next week on June 20, with participants creating and framing a trio of prints inspired by summer florals. Adult visitors are invited to register for the Botanical Gel Prints workshop, scheduled for 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

June 17 story hour to feature longhorns

1 year ago By Ginger Bartee

Albany, Wisconsin set All local elementary age children and visitors are encouraged to attend next week’s story hour at theShackelfordCountyLibrary, whenlonghornsand Fandangle will be featured in a Zoom session with a sister library in Albany, Wisconsin. Janna Ledbetter, organizer of the children’s hour, said that the Wisconsin group is attempting to contact and conduct Zoom meetings with all the Albanys across the United States.

Greaseworms raise $ 44,000 for camp

1 year ago By Ginger Bartee

Albany’s Team Greaseworms recently completed the Nail Ranch Buffalo RunAdventureChallenge. Participating in the annual event for the fourth year, Greaseworms finished with no mechanical failures and had a fun and rewarding trip along the way.

Travel funds raised for FCCLA qualifiers

1 year ago By Donnie A. Lucas

A group of eight students and their sponsor will travel to Seattle in a couple of weeks for the FCCLA National Conference after qualifying to compete in a pair of video contests. Only the top 15 entries among the online contests are chosen to advance to the national competition from across the country.

WANTED: Entries for Fandangle parade

1 year ago By Donnie A. Lucas

The annual Fandangle Parade is just over a week away, and organizers are seeking entries to make the event a success. Judging will be held in six categories with cash prizes awarded to winners, according to parade co-chairman Megaen Birdwell.

2 new exhibits to open Saturday at OJAC

1 year ago By Melinda L. Lucas

All kinds of works illustrating Texas state parks are hung on the walls of the Old Jail Art Center this week, and Galveston artist Eric Schnell is creating “islands for discovery” in several galleries. The opening of the summer exhibitions will start this weekend with a celebration for OJAC members and guests on Saturday, June 8.

AISD, Scott sign retirement agreement

1 year ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Emeritus” until May 2025 Jonathan Scott, Albany ISD superintendent for the past four years, was reassigned to the position of “Superintendent Emeritus” effective May 29, 2024 and will serve in that capacity for one year until May 29, 2025, according to the terms of an agreement accepted by the AISD board of trustees on Wednesday, May 29. Three motions were made in quick succession when the board opened to the public Wednesday afternoon, the first action to “approve the attached voluntary resignation agreement of Supt.

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