The Callahan-Shackelford County Farm Bureau has begun the new year with several new members on its board of directors.When directors retire or move from the county during their terms on the board, new directors are appointed to fill the vacancy until the term expires.During 2021, the positions held...

Every year, wildfires burn across Texas, and a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. It is a peril that impacts all parts of the state and can occur throughout the year.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD superintendent Dr. John Denson attended a meeting of the Region 14 Education Service West Texas Tech Co-op on Wednesday, Feb. 9, to discuss ways to improve internet availability for students.“A lot of rural schools have trouble getting internet because of their location,”...

By Sam WallerNancy Smith Elementary School counselor Susie Beard has been named Counselor of the Year by the Region 14 Education Service Center.Beard, in her third year as NSES counselor, has been employed by the Albany ISD for 23 years and involved in education for 31 years.

By Sam WallerThe Fort Griffin Fandangle Association has begun preparations for another season with the start of its membership drive, with letters mailed last week.Memberships are available at seven levels ranging from Pioneer at $25 to platinum at $5,000.

By Melinda L. LucasA couple of local organizations got some much-needed funding recently as the result of a county ranch owner’s generosity.The Shackelford County 4-H program and the Albany High School FFA chapter each received $5,000 from the Clear Fork Ranch in the Lueders area, formerly known as...

By Sam WallerArea churches are participating in the Open Door Pregnancy and Family Resource Center current fundraiser.Baby Bottle Boomerang is an annual fundraiser during which baby bottles are distributed to area residents to be filled with coins, bills, or checks which will be donated to the Open...

By Sam WallerThe Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes Weekend of Champions boys camp is set for Friday, Feb. 18, through Sunday, Feb. 20, at Eastland’s Solid Rock Encampment.FCA organizer Paul Johnston of Albany said the event will follow a similar format to the girls camp held last...

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany will conduct a two-night youth revival Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19.Services will begin at 7:00 p.m. on each of the two nights with dinner following the services.Christian singer Michala Huckabay and her band will perform each night.

By Sam WallerMore than 3,000 truffles were sold as part of Project Graduation’s Valentine sale fundraiser, according to organizer Kenzie Fairchild.“The Valentine sale went very well,” Fairchild said. “So far, all the fundraisers have gone well.