By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 test results increased last week, almost doubling over the prior week.A total of 38 tests were administered at the three testing locations in Albany, with a combined total of 15 positive results for the week of  Nov. 8 through Nov. 12.The stats were...

By Melinda L. LucasThree representatives with Parkhill, an architectural and engineering company engaged by Albany ISD to perform a facilities study, presented their initial findings in Monday’s meeting of the AISD board of trustees, and although there was no action of any kind, the board members...

By Melinda L. LucasAfter meeting in closed session for more than a hour to review five applications, members of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors decided to schedule interviews to fill the post of SCHD administrator.There was no official action taken, but board president...

Republic Services, the garbage collection contractor for Albany, will alter its schedule next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.Residential trash containers and industrial containers normally picked up on Thursday will change to Saturday.Tuesday collection will run as normal for the week.

A Monday, Nov. 22 deadline has been set for the Nov. 25 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.All news articles and advertising, including classified ads, must be received no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 22.

By Donnie A. LucasThree incumbent county officials filed the paperwork needed to designate a campaign treasurer this week and each are seeking signatures needed to file for the Republican primary election in March.While no candidate had yet completed the filing process that opened this week, the...

By Sam WallerThe Aztec Theater will take a break from its renovation project Saturday night so that local performers can host Troubadour – Songs of the Singer-Songwriter.The program will start at 7:00 p.m. Pam Davis will narrate.Admission is $15 per person.

By Melinda L. LucasThere was no public comment at a special hearing last Friday morning, and Shackelford County commissioners moved forward with the process of redistricting the precincts in order to “equalize” populations within the four areas.Since there was more than a 10% deviation between...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District will hold its Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 18.The event is open to all community members.Meals will cost $3.83 for adults and $3.09 for students.Pre-K and kindergarten students will start lunch at 11:00 a.m. and will eat in their classrooms.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District has been designated a District of Innovation, giving it more local control and flexibility.Moran ISD superintendent John Denson said the district was notified by the Texas Education Agency Oct. 20 that the district’s application was approved .“It...