By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany High School Student Council hosted the annual Winter Formal last Saturday, with class royalty presented, including the crowning of Mr. and Miss AHS.The gala was held at the Whitney Theatre, with music provided by disc jockey Martin Priteo, Jr.Seniors Ella Webb and Cole...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Donald McCullough made the most of a second chance in the calf scramble at the Fort Worth Stock Show on Saturday, Jan. 28, catching a calf and getting it across the finish line.McCullough received a $500 certificate to purchase a registered beef or dairy heifer to be shown at...

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District was one of several area districts to have its schedule affected by the winter storm moving through Shackelford County this week.Moran superintendent said MISD had early release on Monday, Jan. 30 and cancelled classes on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

By Donnie A. LucasAnyone who likes a murder mystery, proms, and bouffant hairdos from the 1980s should love the latest murder mystery dinner theater performance set for Feb. 11.Hosted by Resource Care in Albany, tickets are on sale  for the third annual who-done-it dinner theater performed by...

By Melinda L. LucasWith about two weeks remaining in the filing period for local May 6 elections, a few incumbents have signed up for another term but no challengers have signed up yet.As of Tuesday’s press deadline, no one had filed  since those reported in the Jan. 26th edition.Board member posts...

By Melinda L. LucasFour members of the Shackelford County Hospital Board met long enough in open session to appoint a new director and take care of some routine business before closing the doors to discuss “board member conduct” for over an hour on Monday, Jan. 23.Kraymer Harbold, who has been an...

By Sam WallerThe 2023 Shackelford Youth and Livestock Show benefitted from good weather and potentially record-setting sales as it concluded Saturday, Jan. 21 with a premium sale for show participants,.The show, which was dedicated to the memory of former participant Boone Askew, featured 245...

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the February distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Feb. 2 and Friday, Feb. 3.Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.Albany...

By Melinda L. LucasTaxes assessed during 2021 are officially due next week, on Tuesday, Jan. 31.Payments made in person at 132 Hill St. will be accepted through the end of that work day, as will mailed payments postmarked no later than Jan. 31, 2023.Online payments at www.shackelfordcad.com can be...

By Donnie A. LucasTickets are now on sale to members for the 85th anniversary performances of the Ft. Griffin Fandangle set for June 16 and 17, and June 23 and 24.The membership drive for this year has already started, with eight levels of contributions available for patrons.The Fandangle is the...