By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany High School auditorium is undergoing a bit of updating, with a new maple floor installed on the stage.“There has been water damage, especially around the edges, that have been repaired in the past,” superintendent Jonathan Scott said.

By Donnie A. LucasAfter a year of receiving funds and securing bids, major progress is being made to improve the facilities at the Fort Griffin Fandangle’s Prairie Theater.

By Donnie A. LucasSome Shackelford county residents could receive jury summons in the near future and are urged to provide the proper notification if they are unable to attend.Notices have already been sent out for petit jury service on Jan.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County law enforcement officers recovered a large amount of stolen oilfield equipment last week off Highway 6 near Moran, according to information from sheriff Ed Miller.“On Jan.

By Melinda L. LucasWith only a few seats left, singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen is set to take the stage at the Aztec Theater this Saturday night in a return visit to kick off Albany Live’s 2023 concert series.Tickets for the concert, which starts at 8:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasAs is typical, property tax payments at the Shackelford County Appraisal District accelerated just before the end of the year and have continued to come in steadily, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder.

By Melinda L. LucasWith the filing period for local elections opening next Wednesday, Jan. 18 and those elections coming up on May 6, county clerk Cheri Hawkins reminds local voters that they can apply for an “annual ballot” for 2023 if they are eligible.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners gave the go-ahead for installation of fiber-optic cabling to the Courthouse and Shackelford County Law Enforcement Center during a meeting on Monday morning, Jan. 9.

By Melinda L. LucasA quorum of Albany city council members met with mayor Susan Montgomery in a very short regular meeting on Monday night, Jan. 9, taking care of a couple of routine agenda items in less than 15 minutes.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual business meeting at noon Friday, Feb. 3 at the Beehive.Chamber officer Lisa Barton said board elections will be held in addition to discussing other business.