By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is organizing its annual community-wide cleanup day for Saturday, June 10.The effort is aimed at beautifying Albany for the influx of visitors expected to attend performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle later in the month.“We just want to make the town...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County elected officials worked through a fairly routine agenda at their regular meeting on Monday morning, May 22, with discussions ranging from a disconnected HVAC control system to planting something in the Courthouse Square flowerbeds.

By Sam WallerA team of four Albany residents will attempt to make a round trip from Buffalo Gap to Abilene in a specific time frame, accomplishing more than a dozen challenges along the way.But there are two catches – the vehicle used should not be valued at more than $750 and the Abilene in...

By Sam WallerStudents and staff from Nancy Smith Elementary School were able to dodge the elements long enough to get in their annual track meet and field day as the school year draws to a close.The events were both held Tuesday, May 23, at the high school track.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany band students ended the school year last Thursday with a concert showcasing each band both separately and combined.The Sixth Grade Band performed first at the high school auditorium, followed by the Fifth Grade band.

By Melinda L. LucasTwo Albany High School students competed last week in the UIL Academic Meet at the University of Texas in Austin.Junior Sidney Russell and sophomore Avery Everitt both competed in the feature writing event on Wednesday, May 17.The top 12 Class 2A students in Texas advanced to the...

By Sam WallerChildren’s summer programs at First Baptist Church of Albany get into full swing Wednesday, June 7.Children’s minister Ginger Bumguardner said there are still a few openings for the Summer SONshine program, while the community children’s choir is seeking more participants.The Summer...

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-Hwrapped up its year Sunday, May 21, with officer elections at its final meeting at The Feed Store.Officers will begin their duties when the 2023-24 school year begins.“All the candidates gave speeches,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said.

By Donnie A. LucasTwo celebrity judges will be coming to Albany on Saturday, June 17 to the annual Fandangle Parade, as well as staying for the performance of the local production afterwards.Texas icon Red Steagall, an American actor, musician, poet, and stage performer who focuses on American...

By Sam WallerPreregistration is under way for the Albany Community Vacation Bible School, which is scheduled for July 30-Aug. 1.Organizer Betsy Spraberry urged parents to sign up their children early in hopes of having ample time to plan for the event.Spraberry said a flyer has been prepared with a...