Fall Fest draws big crowd for food, fun
By Donnie A. LucasA large crowd was on hand Saturday at Nancy Smith Elementary for the annual Fall Fest, with organizers calling the event a big success.
Old Jail to host family festival Saturday
By Melinda L. LucasThe cultural traditions of el Día de los Muertos will be celebrated at the Old Jail Art Center for the 15th year with a free family festival for all ages, featuring an Ofrenda honoring people who have been important to the museum.The event is set for Saturday, Oct.
Albany PTO meeting set
By Melinda L. LucasAll parents, teachers, and administrators of Albany students are being asked to attend an important session of the Albany PTO on Monday, Nov. 7, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria.
Families to get commodities
By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4.Moran families should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Nov. 3.
Option studied for new chiller
By Melinda L. LucasDuring Monday’s meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners, elected officials eliminated an option of applying for a low-interest HVAC loan program and talked about the unsecured internet access at the county library.
Only 2 COVID cases reported
By Donnie A. LucasOnly two new COVID-19 cases were reported last week, as the number of local cases continues to decline based on information provided by Albany’s two health clinics.
Tax statements mailed this week
By Melinda L. LucasAbout 25,000 tax statements were mailed last week, as local property owners find out what they will owe in taxes for this year.
Albany Nativity to be performed Dec. 10, 11
By Donnie A. LucasAfter a four-year absence, the “Albany Nativity” will be presented for two performances on Dec. 10 and 11.The show depicts the birth of Christ and was written by Albany playwright Robert Nail, who also wrote and directed the Fort Griffin Fandangle.
Band to compete at area
By Donnie A. LucasFor the second year in a row, the Albany Ragin’ Red Band will compete in the Area UIL Marching Contest on Saturday after earning a trio of Division I ratings on Oct. 17 at the regional contest.The band will get a send-off at 4:45 p.m.
StuCo collects funds for Chest
By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Jr./Sr. High Student Council was busy collecting for a community-wide cause on Sunday, breaking a record with the amount they raised.
