By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany blood drive is set for tomorrow, April 14.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., but local donors are reminded to note that the drives will be held on Fridays this year rather than...

By Melinda L. LucasAn estimate of $275.725 for a new ambulance to replace a 2009 unit that has “become a liability” was reported during Monday’s session of the Shackelford County Hospital District directors.Chad Havens of the EMS, who has been researching options and obtaining bids for the vehicle,...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Prairie Star Deli & Grill will be closed for at least two weeks to undergo remodeling following the sale of the business.Eddie Edington, who co-owned the business with his wife, Deneen, and sister, Treca Edington, sold the local convenience store and lunch spot to AllStar Fuel...

By Melinda L. LucasNew Albany Volunteer Fire Department Chief Joel Viertel gave a report to Albany city council members during their regular April meeting on Monday night, stating that he and Captain Travis Gardenhire plan to fly to Oregon later this month to finalize the $220,000 purchase of a...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners worked through a fairly routine agenda when they met on Monday, April 10, adjourning after only about 30 minutes.County judge John Viertel stated that there had still been no response from WesTex Connect concerning a new lease to continue renting...

By Sam WallerProject Graduation is selling raffle tickets for a PS5 gaming system to raise funds for the Class of 2023 graduation party.Tickets are one for $5 or five for $20, with the drawing to be held May 8.To purchase tickets, contact Project Graduation organizer Amanda Tabor at...

By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will hold a fundraising concert and auction Sunday, April 16 in support of its youth mission trip this summer to Belize.Tickets for the Christian concert by The Well and E-Grace are $25 and available at the Albany Chamber of Commerce, Matthews...

By Sam WallerThe First Baptist Church youth ministry has two fundraising events on the schedule to help cover costs of attending summer camps.At 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, FBC youth will hold a bake sale at Bank Park.“Sales will all be by donation,” FBC youth pastor Eduardo San Lucas said.

By Melinda L. LucasA couple of annual events have been scheduled in the near future, according to Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins.On Wednesday, April 19, Albany High School students will participate in the Junior/Senior Life Skills day at the Feed Store, learning to do things like changing a tire...

By Donnie A. LucasAbout 100 old and new members of the Albany Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a crawfish boil last Thursday, with directors and other volunteers cooking up mounds of crawfish and fried fish.“I think it was a big hit again this year,” Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said.