By Melinda L. LucasA current Albany senior and two 2021 graduates have been named to the 2020-2021 All-State Journalism Staff, which is awarded by the Interscholastic League Press Conference.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners topped off a month of budget workshops and regular sessions by meeting for the fourth Monday in a row on Aug.

By Donnie A. LucasTickets have sold out for the Friends of Fort Griffin Gala on Oct. 9 featuring Larry, Steve, & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers, but anyone interested in attending can be placed on a waiting list.

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By Sam WallerThe Old Jail Art Center will open new exhibits featuring Bill Wittliff’s “Swallowed Light” and Bruce Lee Webb’s “Hootenanny” with a dinner and reception on Saturday, Sept. 11.“It’s a great way to kick off the fall,” said Susan Montgomery, OJAC’s development and membership coordinator.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD trustees passed a budget for the 2021-2022 school year during a special early morning session on Tuesday, Aug. 31, meeting the required state deadline.Total expenditures are projected at $6,113,680, while revenues are listed at $6,323,932.

By Donnie A. LucasWith the number of positive COVID-19 cases steadily growing over the past two weeks, local health care and school officials are paying close attention to the numbers.

By Sam WallerThe registration deadline for the Albany Chamber of Commerce community garage sale is drawing nearer with potential participants encouraged to sign up if they haven’t already done so.“We need everybody to get registered by Wednesday, Sept.

By Donnie A. LucasAn estimated 1,200 people attended the third annual ­CareFest on Saturday, benefitting the ResourceCare centers in six area communities.The event featured nine individuals and groups including Roger Creager, Stoney Larue, and Giovannie and the Hired Guns.

By Sam Waller The Moran Independent School District began classes Monday with 114 students enrolled from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. “It was great,” Moran ISD superintendent Dr. John Denson said. “Everything ran to plan. The kids all seemed glad to be here, and the teachers were, too.