By Donnie A. LucasThe fundraising goal for improvements at the Shackelford County Show Barn has basically been met and work is underway at the facility.

By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County chief appraiser Clayton Snyder reported this week that the Appraisal Review Board upheld values set for the Hackberry Wind Farm during recent protest hearings held at the appraisal district office.

By Donnie A. LucasRegistration for all Albany ISD students will open online beginning Wednesday, Aug. 2, with in-person registration also available at the high school campus for all grades on Aug. 2-3.

By Donnie A. LucasTicket prices for the upcoming CareFest on Aug. 26 will increase next Tuesday, Aug. 1 with only general admission tickets still available.

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By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners took final action to proceed with removal of equipment on the county communications tower that is either unused or that the county is no longer being compensated for.

By Melinda L. LucasKraymer Harbold resigned from his seat on the board of the Shackelford County Hospital District at a July 17 meeting, stating that he feels he can serve the community more efficiently as a part-time paramedic, which he is not allowed to do as a board member.

By Sam WallerSpots are still available for the Albany Masonic Lodge Scholarship Tournament. The three-person scramble will be held Saturday, July 29 at Albany Golf Course.The field is limited to the first 18 paid teams.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany City Pool will close for the summer after Sunday, July 30, with normal pool hours until then, according to manager Meg Walser.Hours are 12:30 to 5:30 pm. through Saturday and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club has met its $50,000 fundraising goal to purchase and erect monuments honoring Albany’s three state champion football teams.Former Booster Club officer Amanda Tabor said an anonymous donation put the fund over the top.