By Melinda L. LucasFormer DPS officer and current county constable Xaiver Perez was offered a 187-day one-year employment agreement for a new position as Director of School Safety and Operations at the end of a July 18 board meeting as Albany ISD trustees continue to make strides toward more...

By Sam WallerResourceCare’s Day Camp was brought to an early end as a wave of ­COVID-19 cases last week forced the cancellation of the program’s second week.“We had a great week, but unfortunately ­COVID hit,” ResourceCare’s Ragan Riley said.

By Donnie A. LucasWhile the dog days of summer usually span from July 3 until Aug. 11, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, the period of oppressive summer heat got a big head start this year.Some individual daily high temperature records have been set so far in June and July, but surprisingly major...

By Melinda L. LucasAfter satisfactorily completing a 90-day trial period, Brandi Green’s employment as Shackelford County Hospital District administrator was extended during a regular board meeting on Monday, July 18.Green, who was moved to the administrator position on March 31, also received a...

Dax Neece of Albany graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Management at Abilene Christian University’s May 2022 commencement.Neece, an Albany High School graduate, is the son of Kim Neece Fuentes and the late Doug Neece.

By Donnie A. LucasSome members of the high school band percussion section started daily practices for the 2022 marching season this week, with rehearsals expanding to all players next week.The band’s pit crew met from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday last week, followed by the...

By Melinda L. LucasThe deadline for the Old Jail Art Center children’s workshop has passed, but organizers are willing to accept a few more signups.According to education director Erin Whitmore, the virtual camps are full, but spots are available for the in-person Safari and Re-Create camps, and...

By Sam WallerThe second date for the Shackelford County 4-H STEM camp was cancelled because of COVID-19 cases in the family of Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell, but at press time, leaders were still hoping to conduct the July 26 event.Bell said with her staying home to care for family...

By Melinda L. LucaA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, July 28.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.The blood center depends on volunteer blood donors to supply 100 percent of the...

By Melinda L. LucasNew and ongoing recipients of the Albany ISD Education Foundation scholarships need to provide proof of enrollment in order to receive their awards for the fall 2022 semester.A total of 30 new 2022 graduate recipients need proof of enrollment, which is typically a class schedule...