By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners got their first good look at tax rate options during a meeting on Monday, Aug. 21, but could not take any action on proposing a rate because the item was not listed on the agenda.The elected officials will meet again on Monday, Aug. 28 with the...

By Sam WallerApproximately 60 members of Shackelford County 4-H were recognized Sunday, Aug. 20 for their participation in a variety of projects at the club’s annual banquet at the Whitney Theatre.Club members were recognized for completion of projects in the areas of fashion, food and nutrition,...

By Melinda L. LucasDirectors of the Shackelford County Hospital District met Monday, Aug. 21 with budget and tax rate action items on the agenda, but they ended up scheduling two special sessions with the expectation of proposing both a budget and tax rate by at least Sept. 11.Board member Jason...

By Sam WallerThe final program of the Big Country Beef Conference will be held Thursday, Aug. 24 (today) at  Taylor County Expo Center’s Big Country Hall.Three ag CEUs and four TREC credits are available.Registration begins a 7:45 a.m. with morning sessions starting at 8:00 a.m.Texas Agriculture...

By Donnie A. LucasWith the beginning of the new school year, Albany students are heading to campuses daily by school bus, car, bicycle, or on foot, prompting the need for caution by drivers.Although the first full week of classes at both campuses has gone smoothly, school authorities want to put...

By Melinda L. LucasApplications for Albany Chest funding will be available starting next Friday, Sept. 1, with directors expected to set a request deadline of Friday, Sept. 28.Board members of the Albany Chest will meet to organize the 2023 fund-raising campaign, nominate and elect new directors,...

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program  provided by Shackelford County are Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.Families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31.Albany families...

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Livestock Show Barn will host its first event since being renovated with the 37th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale.The longest-running livestock sale in the U.S., which benefits Shackelford County youth who participate in the county stock show, is...

By Sam WallerRegistration for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s community-wide garage sale is underway and receiving good response, according to Chamber manager Brandi Lehew.Registration began Tuesday, Aug. 22.“I had people coming by the first day,” Lehew said.

By Sam WallerSeason tickets for the Albany Lions 2023 football season are now available through the Albany Junior/Senior High office.Adult season tickets are $30 for five games. Returning ticketholders have the right to claim the same seats they had last season.