By Melinda L. LucasAs expected, tax collections for local entities were down considerably as of the Jan. 31 deadline for 2022 taxes, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder at the Shackelford County Central Appraisal District (CAD) office.

By Melinda L. LucasThe camera system approved two weeks ago by the Shackelford County commissioners for the Law Enforcement Center has been installed, it was reported Monday at the most recent meeting.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Little Dribblers basketball league completed its third week of play Feb. 24, with eight games. Results follow:Boys Gray 18, Black 10Scoring for Gray – Wyatt Brown 14, Oakan Hawkins 2, Kurt Straus 2.Scoring for Black – Ryder Anderson 7, Grayson Tidwell 2, Barrett Milligan 1.

By Sam WallerMembers of Jesus of Nazareth Catholic Church will hold a fish fry fundraiser Friday, March 3 at the Albany Youth Center.Organizer Jeff Bezner said food will be served beginning at 5:00 p.m. and continue until either suplies or demand runs out.

By Sam WallerFor Moran’s Samantha Hinkle, being a good citizen is an outgrowth of being a good Christian.Hinkle, along with Albany’s Presley Green, received the Good Citizen award last month from the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral FCCLA members will compete at the Regional Leadership Conference in Waco Friday and Saturday, including two Parlimentary Procedure teams and several other individuals and pairs.

By Donnie A. LucasThe public is invited to a local performance of “Oz” on Monday, March 6 at the high school auditorium, but be careful about following the yellow brick road to view the play.The curtain will go up at 6:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerMoran’s One Act Play qualified for bi-district competition Monday, Feb. 27 with its performance of “Little Women” at the District 13-1A contest at Abilene Wylie High School.

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By Melinda L.