By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County elected officials continued to work on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, spending part of Monday afternoon going through the line items prepared by county treasurer Tammy Brown.During a three-hour session that morning, the commissioners heard from...

By Donnie A. LucasFollowing a week of online enrollment and three in-person days for registration, school officials reported that over 90 percent of expected students have been registered for the new school year that starts next Wednesday, Aug. 17.Overall enrollment for all grade levels stood at...

Bios of new staff members, along with faculty assignments and school supply lists, are included in the special back-to-school section in this week’s issue.There are also articles about vaccination requirements, elementary “meet the teacher” night, and orientation for new junior high and high school...

By Melinda L. LucasLocal law enforcement officers had an unexpectedly busy weekend Aug. 5-8 with several DWI arrests and two ongoing cases that called for assistance from the Texas Rangers.According to Shackelford County sheriff Ed Miller, there were two one-car accidents in separate locations...

By Melinda L. LucasMore than 20 car burglaries have been reported in several Albany neighborhoods, apparently all occurring around midnight on Thursday, Aug. 4 and continuing until daybreak on Friday morning, according to Shackelford County deputy Jason Price, who is investigating along with city...

By Sam WallerA program to introduce the new West Texas Mesonet station near Albany is being organized for Wednesday, Aug. 31, with adult continuing education units available.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said plans are still being worked out.“I don’t have exact details yet, but I...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School ag instructor Chris Beard recently earned a 25-year tenure award from the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (ATAT) at the annual summer Professional Development Conference.Beard received the recognition during the Friday night final session of the...

By Donnie A. LucasThere were several new COVID-19 cases reported last week, based on the tests administered at Albany’s two health clinics.The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued Tuesday reported nine positive test results out of 15 tests given for the period of Aug. 1-5.Nine cases...

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-Hers will celebrate their achievements from 2021-22 with a county banquet at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 at the Whitney Theatre.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said she received about 110 RSVPs for the event.In addition to the meal, attendees will view...

By Donnie A. LucasMembers of the Ragin’ Red Band will host a Meet the Band performance on Monday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the football stadium to showcase what they have learned during summer band practices, according to director William Vaughan.Members of the band will be introduced, and a portion...