Albany students will have a holiday on Monday, Oct. 10 in observance of Columbus Day.The staff will also have a holiday if they have fulfilled the required numbers of workshop hours.Classes will resume for all AISD students on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the regular time.

By Sam WallerBethel Assembly’s The Patch fall celebration was deemed a success with the pumpkin market selling out completely.The event was held Saturday at the Bank Park. Proceeds benefit Bethel’s community ministries.“Everything went great,” organizer Betsy Spraberry said.

By Sam WallerTrinity Lutheran Church will hold its annual Mission Festival at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, with Rev. Dr. Solomon Yadessa of the Multi-Ethnic Ministry of North Texas this year’s speaker.“The ministry reaches out to immigrants from all over the world,” Trinity Lutheran pastor Tom...

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H held its first club meeting of the year Monday, Oct. 3 at The Feed Store, electing officers and kicking off National 4-H Week.Senior officers are Faith Fry, president; Riley Reames, vice president; Leddie Leech, second vice president; Landon Kreit­ler, third vice...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams started a season-ending road swing Monday, Oct. 3, at Hawley.The Lady Cubs return to the road Monday, Oct. 10, when they visit Bangs.

By Sam WallerMoran High School’s one-act play cast and crew will perform its fall show at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the school auditorium.The troupe will perform “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” a mashup of several Brother Grimm tales.Tickets for the performance are $5 at the door.

By Donnie A. LucasVolunteers are needed this Saturday, Oct. 1 to help decorate the town for the fall season.Anyone wishing to help set up decorations should meet at the Chamber of Commerce office in the Depot at 9:00 a.m., according to Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.The Chamber purchased new fall...

By Donnie A. LucasA local resident was surprised with a special presentation last week for her 20-year effort that resulted in her raising over $100,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.Beverly Rogers of Albany was honored during a visit and educational presentation by the regional director of the...

By Melinda L. LucasAfter holding the required public hearing prior to their 9:00 a.m. session, Shackelford County commissioners adopted the proposed budget and tax rate at a meeting on Monday, Sept. 26.A couple of people from the general public were present to “observe” the process, but there was...

By Donnie A. LucasThis Friday is the deadline for organizations that plan to apply for 2023 funding from the Albany Chest.Applications need to be finished and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 30.Board vice chair Melinda Lucas said Monday that a few applications had been received, but the board is...