By Sam WallerMoran ISD held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Sept. 19 for the new floor in its gym.The work was conducted by Jelco of Austin as a cost of $79,978, superintendent Dr. John Denson said.The project took six weeks from the start of work on Aug. 7 until the floor was ready for use last week.

By Melinda L. LucasIn addition to an update about needed projects from Albany superintendent Jonathan Scott, AISD trustees heard the 2022-2023 audit during a Sept. 18 meeting on Monday, but approval is delayed until the October session.Board members also learned of plans for the immediate future of...

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Old Jail Art Center will get an up-close look at three new exhibits during a reception on Saturday, Sept. 23, with the galleries then open to the public during regular museum hours.The OJAC staff has been busy preparing for the weekend’s opening, with both artists...

By Sam WallerA fundraising drive to provide a new section to the veterans monument located at the Shackelford County Courthouse is kicking off this month.Organizer Mary Kay O’Connor said a total of $4,135 is needed to provide the addition to the monument, which now lists more than 500 names of...

By Donnie A. LucasThe changing of the weather is a reminder that it is time to consider getting vaccinated against illnesses such as the flu.Vaccinations for this year’s variant of influenza will be available locally as soon as next week for some local residents, and local health care providers are...

By Melinda L. LucasThe board of directors of the Shackelford County Appraisal District approved the 2024 budget on a unanimous vote during a Sept. 14 meeting.The vote came after a public hearing, with no one addressing the board.The $468,469 budget is $25,725 more than last year’s original...

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany Junior/Senior High School students recently elected student council officers and representatives, along with a full slate of class officers.Candidates for the student council officer positions each gave a brief introduction to the student body prior to the voting during a...

By Donnie A. LucasTwo Albany High School students have received national recognition by the  College Board through its National Rural and Small Town Award.Junior John Birkla and senior Maci Hatchett were among the 72,000 students from across the country who earned academic honors from College...

By Sam WallerAlbany students will again participate in the annual See You at the Pole prayer event Wednesday, Sept. 27.At 7:00 a.m., Nancy Smith Elementary students and their parents will be served breakfast at Albany Church of Christ.

By Donnie A. LucasThings are starting to look a lot like fall at the Albany Chamber of Commerce offices as the time for the annual fall decorating of the business district of the town nears.The Chamber is seeking volunteers to assist with putting up fall decorations on Saturday, Sept. 30.“The...