Story hour held each Tuesday

Shackelford County Library’s annual story hour began Tuesday and will continue every Tuesday until June 25. Organizer Janna Ledbetter said the program not only gives children access to reading material andfamiliarizesthemwith the local library but also offers fun and educational activities each week.
Story hour held each Tuesday

Tickets selling quickly

Tickets continue to sell wellforthesummerperformances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle set for June 21-22 and June 28-29. “Both Saturday night performances are over the 50percentmark,”Fandangle office manager Jamie Parsons said.
Tickets selling quickly

Pat Green to perform twice

Friday, Saturday A few tickets still remain available for the first of two local performances by legendary Texas Country artist Pat Green on June 7 and 8 at the Aztec Theater. Seats for the second performance on Saturday, June 8 sold out weeks ago, but tickets can still be purchased online for Friday.
Pat Green to perform twice

Entries needed for annual parade

Local groups, families, and individuals are being encouraged to submit entries in the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle parade set for Saturday, June 22. The parade will roll throughdowntownAlbany, circle the courthouse, and passbythedowntownarea a second time before ending in the parking lot at the Robert Nail football field.
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City-wide cleanup scheduled June 8

The Albany Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteerstohelpwiththis year’s community-wide cleanup day scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Volunteers should meet at the Depot at 8:30 a.m.
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Through the Dark

Dark Albany Dance Theatre will present its annual recital Saturday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Albany High School Auditorium.
Through the Dark

Action delayed Tuesday by trustees

TheAlbany school board met in special session on Tuesday eveningtoconsiderSuperintendent Jonathan Scott’s contract, along with possible action items that included “accept resignations and hire personnel.” Following about three hours in closed session, the board recessed the meeting until 2:00 p.m.onWednesdaypendingthe receipt of legal documents from the district’s attorney. No action was taken on any agenda items prior to recessing the meeting, but there was an indication that there would be action taken once the meeting reconvened on Wednesday.
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Chief appraiser resigns position

ClaytonSnyder,whohas served in the Shackelford County Appraisal District (SCAD) office for almost nine years, since August of 2015, submitted his resignation ataMay22meeting of the SCAD board. Snyder has accepted a position in Reeves County that board president Clint Bumguardnersaid“wastoo good for him to pass up.” At the same May 22 session, Richard Petree was hired to serve as interim chiefappraiser.Petree,who held the interim position before Snyder was certified, is the former Taylor Countychiefappraiserand now operates a consulting firm that provides similar services for other entities.
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Record scholarships given to 2024 graduates

♦ Members of the Albany High School Class of 2024 were awarded dozens of scholarships duringcommencementexercises held last Friday, May 24. There were more than 175 separate awards for the class of 47, amounting to almost $200,000 given for just the first year of college or trade school – a record amount.
Record scholarships given to 2024 graduates

Plans ramp up for county celebration

Shackelford County’s 150th anniversary committee unveiled a commemorative flag for the sesquicentennial celebration, along with announcing a fundraising campaign, plans for a 150 King and Queen, and the commissioning of a sculpture tomarkthemilestone. In addition, the committee is compiling a book thatwillbeavailablebythe main celebration slated for Oct.
Plans ramp up for county celebration
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