Albany ISD welcomed students back to class Wednesday, August 13, with an opening-day enrollment lower than in recent years.
The district ended last school year with 475 students enrolled. As of Wednesday, there were 436 students fully registered and 11 more in progress, bringing the current total to 447. “We are down, but we never know until the first week ends,” said Leigh Lowe, AISD director of student services.
A man scheduled to have his case heard during a docket of trials at the Shackelford County Courthouse last week collapsed from a heart attack while seated in the front row. Quick action by law enforcement officers and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) inside the courthouse are credited with saving his life.
According to Constable Xavier Perez, the man told Deputy Jason Price he was having a heart attack before collapsing. Price and Sheriff Ed Miller immediately moved him to the floor and began using the AED while administering first aid until EMS arrived.
By David H. Waller
For the first time in several years, The Albany News will be updating its subscription and advertising prices. The new rates will go into effect with the next issue, Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The State Fire Marshal has determined the cause of the August 4 house fire in Moran to be undetermined.
City of Moran Fire Chief Tyler George said investigators found there was not enough evidence left after the blaze to reach a more conclusive finding, and the case is now closed. The fire began shortly after midnight and destroyed the home of the Dean Schoolcraft family. On Facebook, the family said they believe the fire may have been caused by faulty wiring.
