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Oliver picked for advanced program

2 years ago By Ginger Bartee

Kalison Oliver, a sixth grader at Nancy Smith Elementary, has been selected to attend the Texas Ballet Theater Summer Intensive, a three-week advanced program for dancers who auditioned and then were chosen to participate.

PTO to honor past, present educators

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

The Albany Parent Teachers Organization plans to honor past and present educators by establishing a dedication wall and sponsorships of murals in the recently renovatedlibraryatNancy Smith Elementary School.

12 students to compete at regional

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Friday in Denison A dozen Albany High students are advancing to the Region II Academic Meet on Friday and Saturday at Grayson College in Denison.

Library WiFi use discussed

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Shackelford County commissioners addressed an ongoing problem of unwanted individuals logging into the county library’s WiFi after hours and also decided on Courthouse directories on the first floor during a regular session on Monday morning,April 22.

Baby pictures needed soon

2 years ago By News Staff

Parents of Albany High School graduating seniors are reminded to gather baby pictures for The Albany News’ upcoming graduation section. Pictures are due by the endofnextweek,onMay2.

Lions Roar staff wins 19th straight Star Award

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

The staff of the Lions Roar, the student newspaper forAlbany High School, won a 19th consecutive Star Award, as well as a record four Tops in Texas Awards during the annual Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC) in Austin last weekend.

Lions Roar staff wins 19th straight Star Award

Car show planned April 20

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

♦ The 17th annual Albany Classic Car Show is revved up and ready to go in downtown Albany on Saturday, April 20, with the public urged to come see dozens of vintage cars and trucks from around the Big Country.

Tickets available for concert

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Tickets are still available for the next concert in the Albany Live series featuring James McMurtry on Friday, April 19 at the Aztec Theater. “Tickets are still available for the McMurtry concert,” said Albany Live’s director of community relations Megaen Birdwell.

Fandangle Sampler set Saturday

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

♦ Members of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association will still be treated to a preview or sampler of the 2024 summer show on Saturday but not at Collins Creek Ranch as originally planned.

2 teachers hired, contracts okayed

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Albany ISD trustees hiredanewgirlsbasketball coach and a new secondary science teacher, as well as renewingteachercontracts at the regular meeting on Monday, April 15. Theyalsoaccepted,with regrets, resignations from William Vaughan, Danna Vaughan, and Brittney Harmon.

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