By Sam WallerWeather postponed the first attempt to install a vegetable garden at the Ben Richey Boys Ranch Albany location and brought work to a halt during the second try on Wednesday, May 3.A group of about 40 residents, staff, and volunteers had to take shelter as hail pelted the facility, but...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County ResourceCare hosted the 19th annual spring health fair at the Albany Bank Park last Friday, May 12.ResourceCare program director Mindy Ary said children attended from Nancy Smith Elementary School and the Mother’s Day Out program.“I would say close to 300 kids...

By Sam WallerVolunteers are still needed to assist with Nancy Smith Elementary School’s annual track meet and field day.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Ellis Hise qualified for FFA state competition Monday, May 15, at the Area IV convention in Wichita Falls.Hise, a sophomore, placed first in the Star Lone Star Farmer agribusiness competition.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany school board accepted two resignations and hired one teacher at their May 8 meeting.The resignation of secondary science teacher Michelle Lowrey, which had been anticipated since the April session, was accepted with regrets, along with that of aide Tammy Kelsey.Hired...

By Melinda L. LucasThe spring health fair hosted by Shackelford County ResourceCare returns to the Albany Bank Park on Friday, May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as it has been for almost 20 years.The event, for which this is the 19th year, is often held on the Friday closest to Cinco de Mayo, but...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions were lauded for their achievements during the 2022 football season Saturday, May 6, with the presentation of the Gordon Wood Award from the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.Lion head coach Denney Faith and a party of Albany ISD school district officials were on...

By Melinda L. LucasWith the June 1 pool opening date only three weeks away, the city is asking that anyone interested in being a lifeguard bring their applications to City Hall as soon as possible.Suits for the summer lifeguards need to be ordered and online classes finished before the May 27...

By Melinda L. LucasTxDOT has announced that a bridge across Hwy.  576 between Moran and Hwy. 283 that leads to Baird will be closed and rebuilt starting later this year.“The letter from TxDOT says that they will let the bids for the Deep Creek bridge in September 2023, and it will take about a year...

By Melinda L. LucasThunderstorms during the past week unleashed destructive hail across Shackelford County on May 3 and dropped a little more on May 6, but also brought more than two inches of welcome moisture to the area.There is more rain in Albany’s future, with the National Weather Service...