By Donnie A. LucasThe 2022 homecoming parade is set to roll through downtown on Friday featuring Albany High School and ex-student royalty, followed by presentation of the homecoming court and crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen during the halftime of the Albany vs. Cross Plains homecoming...

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Albany Chest campaign is off and running, with directors setting a 2022 goal of $47,000.Twenty-five different organizations submitted requests for this year’s funding, all of which were considered by the board during a meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 5.“The goal of the...

By Donnie A. LucasAlthough the deadline for tickets has just passed, anyone interested in attending the 18th annual Friends of Fort Griffin Gala set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Collins Creek Ranch could possibly still purchase tickets if they hurry, according to organizers.“Our deadline was actually...

By Sam WallerAlbany High School and Junior High students are concluding homecoming celebrations Friday, Oct. 14 at the Fifth Quarter fellowship held immediately after the game at The Feed Store.This week’s event is being hosted by First Baptist Church.The postgame youth gathering will last until...

By Melinda L. LucasThe regular Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon this Friday has been cancelled, with members and others encouraged to support the Albany Kiwanis Club fajita lunch at noon that day.Current Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said this week that conflicts with the Kiwanis fundraiser and...

By Donnie A. LucasThe call has gone out for volunteers of all types to assist with the annual Fall Fest at Nancy Smith Elementary sponsored by the Albany PTO.The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22 – a week earlier than usual – and organizers need parents, teachers, and community volunteers to...

By Melinda L. LucasUpdating the five-year plan for capital improvements, reviewing current finances, and discussing the waste contract were the primary topics on the agenda of an Albany city council meeting held Monday evening, Oct. 10.After reaching the fiscal year mid-point Sept. 30, city manager...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners discussed how to distribute $27,422 in Capital Credits recently awarded to the county, but tabled the issue with the intention of making a decision at the next meeting.The funds, which accumulate as part of unclaimed property reported to the state...

By Sam WallerA new event for the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show is officially underway following initial weigh-in for commercial steers.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said five entries of two steers were weighed and registered on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Nail...

By Sam WallerFour Albany FFA members exhibited animals this week at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.Kenzie Neve placed third with her steer in All Other Crosses.In the swine show, Callan Edgar placed seventh with a Crossbred, Tatum Grady placed eighth with a Spot, and Colter Edgar was 10th with a...