By Donnie A. LucasThe newly organized “Albany Live,” a group dedicated to bringing monthly live musical performances to the Aztec Theater in Albany, is currently selling tickets to the second artist in their singer/songwriter series.Tickets to attend the Chris Knight show on Saturday, Feb.

By Melinda L. LucasWith just a little over a week left before the official deadline, a large percentage of the county-wide tax levies will be collected in the next few days.Taxes assessed during 2021 are officially due on Monday, Jan. 31.

By Melinda L. LucasAn abbreviated meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District board was held Monday evening with one director on phone speaker in order to make up a quorum so that bills could be paid and a couple of other time-sensitive decisions made.

By Melinda L. LucasAt the end of Monday night’s meeting, following the routine closed-session evaluation of AISD superintendent Jonathan Scott, a unanimous motion among the five board members present extended Scott’s contract by one more year to January 2025.

By Sam WallerA total of 130 FFA and 4-H members from Albany and Moran will exhibit 236 animal entries this weekend at the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show.

By Donnie A. LucasA rapid increase in the number of positive COVID-19 test results last week, along with the Shackelford County Health Clinic having to close for a day and a half at the end of the week, led Albany school officials to cancel classes last Friday.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District will have a pair of school holidays next week.School will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Day and again on Friday, Jan. 21, for the county stock show.Despite the Jan.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School’s senior class will sponsor a bake sale Friday, Jan. 14, in the foyer of the gym during the varsity basketball games against Stamford.The sale is one of three Project Graduation fundraisers going on this month.Orders are being taken through Jan.

By Sam WallerThe Fellowship of Christian Athletes will conduct its Weekend of Champions girls camp Jan. 29-30 at Solid Rock Encampment near Eastland. The overnight camp is for girls in grades 8-12.

By Donnie A. LucasA pair of Albany sophomores will travel to Big Spring on Friday to prepare for the All-Region Band Concert on Saturday.Ashley Sanchez and Trinity McBee both earned seats in the All-Region Band during tryouts held in December at Midland Greenwood High School.