By Sam Waller
Gracie Price placed first in her class with her Maine-Anjou heifer March 25 at the Star of Texas Stock Show in Austin, the last major show of the season.
Kenzie Neve exhibited a steer March 22, as FFA and 4-H members wrapped up a productive show year.
Albany FFA members now turn their attention to several upcoming judging contests.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Membership Drive Crawfish Boil at the Depot Thursday, April 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
“All Chamber members are invited,” Chamber executive secretary Mary Beth Jones said. “This is an appreciation event for all current members.”
A check-in table will be set up in the parking lot at the Chamber office for anyone who wants to renew a membership or join.
By Sam Waller
Friendship Baptist Church and the Albany Ministerial Alliance are continuing to accept donations for disaster relief in Eastland and Jack counties.
Friendship Baptist is accepting water and nonperishable items to deliver to tornado victims in Jacksboro, as well as donations for those impacted by wildfires in Eastland County. Items may be delivered to the church’s activity building, which will remain open. Contributions can be placed inside the hallway.
By Melinda L. Lucas
The Local Exchange (formerly Neighbors In Need) is changing the way they serve Shackelford County and beyond by focusing more on medical equipment, heaters, fans, air conditioners, and household essentials rather than home decorations, according to Lori Reames, who helps coordinate the ministry.
By Melinda L. Lucas
All third through 12th grade students attending public schools in Texas take the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STARR) and End of Course (EOC) tests in the spring.
The testing program is based on state curriculum standards in core subjects including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The tests are designed to measure what students have learned and whether they are ready for the next grade level.
Albany students have been preparing for the 2022 test schedule that gets underway next Tuesday.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Grandparents Week at Nancy Smith Elementary is set for next week, April 4-8, according to principal John Gallagher.
The Parent-Teachers Organization will host the annual Book Fair in the cafeteria on the same days.
The books will be set up on the stage in the cafeteria for students and grandparents to view during student lunch times. The usual assortment of books, games, posters, bookmarks, and other supplies will be available.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Albany High School band earned a pair of Division I ratings at the UIL Region 2 East Zone Concert and Sight Reading contest in Abilene Tuesday, also picking up the first-ever Program Sweepstakes for the group.
Albany was given two Division I ratings and a Division II by the concert judges, which averages to a Division I overall on three prepared concert selections.
The group then moved to the sight reading contest, garnering three Division I ratings from the judges.
By Donnie A. Lucas
With the Sampler of this year’s Ft. Griffin Fandangle just over two weeks away, cast and crew members are urged to attend the remaining rehearsals to prepare for the show, which is being held for the first time in 25 years at Reynolds Bend on the Matthews Ranch.
Practices for the sampler, which is a shortened version of this year’s production, began three weeks ago. Rehearsals are scheduled to Thursday (tonight) at the Bank Park and again next Tuesday and Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Albany city council members unanimously approved the proposed budget of $3,475,400 following the required public hearing at a special session on Monday, March 28.
The city’s new fiscal year starts April 1.
There was no one from the public present to discuss the figures.
By Sam Waller
The Landreth Dam bridge reopened to traffic on Saturday, March 26, following the completion of permanent repairs to the historic structure.
Traffic in the eastern part of Shackelford County had been disrupted since late November after an excavator struck the crossbeams of each portal.
Vehicle traffic on the bridge, which crosses Hubbard Creek on FM Road 601, was stopped until temporary repairs were made in January. Then another motorist went through a barricade and struck a piece of equipment, further delaying repairs.
