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.The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued on Tuesday showed two positive test results out of 12 tests...

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.Chief appraiser Clayton Snyder at the Shackelford County Appraisal District (CAD) office stated that tax rates for all eight county taxing entities were...

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.Normally produced on even years,...

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. Friday on their way to perform at the Albany...

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.About 20 members of the council gathered to go trick or treating, but instead of traditional treats, they were collecting donations for...

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store will once again conduct “the ultimate hide-n-seek game” with the 26th Running Man event for youth.The activities begin at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at The Feed Store with teams of runners expected to start the competition by 10:00 p.m.“There will be a speaker, and then...

A fund has been established in memory of Boone Askew, a former Albany resident, who died in a vehicle crash early Sunday morning, Oct. 23.Boone, 17, went to school in Albany until his parents moved to Comanche several years ago.

The Williams Family of Callahan County was recognized during the the annual Callahan-Shackelford Farm Bureau County convention on Oct. 4 in Clyde.The last time a Cal-Shack farm family was honored was in 2019 when Gerald and Ruby Petree of Shackelford County were presented the award.Kelly Head of...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chest has a fundraising goal of $47,000 for 2022 to help meet the needs of two dozen local organizations.Applicants for funds range from youth sports leagues to senior citizens groups.Here are a look at some of the applicants.Albany 7-on-7Albany 7-on-7 prepares teens from...

By Melinda L. LucasA new playground for the youngest students at Nancy Smith Elementary School was unveiled last week, with parents of this year’s Head Start class invited to a special opening party.The three and four year olds got to play on the new equipment, which includes a four-piece slide...