By Donnie A. LucasMembers of the Old Jail Art Center will get an advance look at two new exhibits during a dinner reception on Saturday, Sept. 11, but tickets must be reserved by today’s deadline.

A Birder’s Point of View By Brad McBeeThe first time I saw a Cattle Egret I thought I had somehow taken a journey to the African Savannah. That is not far from the truth because the Cattle Egret originated on that continent.

By Sam WallerConnected Nation Texas recently released updated broadband coverage maps for all 254 counties in the state, including Shackelford, showing internet service coverage based on local surveys filled out last spring.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Ministerial Alliance, of which Paul Johnston is an active member, announced Tuesday that they have set up a way to donate directly to help the Friendship Baptist Church pastor with his medical expenses.

By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will begin its Mothers Day Out childcare program Friday at MMPC.Mothers Day Out director Brandi Lehew said the program is open to children ages 1 to 5 who haven’t started school yet.“We have a monthly curriculum that we follow,” Lehew said.

By Sam WallerRegistration for General Education Development  (GED) classes will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13  at the Shackelford County Library.

By Sam WallerMyleigh Leveridge of Albany placed first in Class 7 with her Hereford heifer Saturday at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo in Abilene.The 9-month-old unbred heifer advanced to the championship judging, but did not place.

By Melinda L. LucasBoard members of the Shackelford County Appraisal District (SCAD) will meet on Friday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 a.m. to make a final decision about the proposed SCAD budget for 2022. A copy of the budget can be viewed at the SCAD office at 132 Hill St., where the meeting will be held.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H will host a come-and-go kickoff party and organizational meeting next Monday, Sept. 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Feed Store.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said the meeting will offer an overview of programs available to 4-Hers in the coming year.

By Donnie A. LucasDirectors of the Albany Chest met on Wednesday, Sept. 1, to organize the 2021 fundraising drive, elect four board members, and vote on officers.The deadline for organizations to turn in funding requests was set for Friday, Oct.