By Melinda L. LucasThere was a flurry of applicants filing for the Shackelford County Hospital Board before last week’s deadline, with a total of seven names to be on the ballot – six for the three two-year positions and one for an unexpired term.

By Melinda L. LucasDisciplinary action issued by the hospital board on a split vote in November was rescinded, also with a split vote, during Monday’s meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District directors.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Playhouse (AMP) is gearing up for its next production, Neil Simon’s classic comedy Rumors, with performances scheduled for February 28, March 1, and March 2 at the Aztec Theater.

A major accident occurred Friday, Feb. 7, at approximately 1:29 p.m., about eight miles east of Albany on Highway 180 when an SUV collided with a semi-truck carrying asphalt.

Fort Griffin State Historic Site will host its fifth annual Winter Encampment and Dutch Oven Cook­off on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21, offering a glimpse into 19th-century life through immersive, hands-on experiences.The event kicks off Friday at 8 a.m., running until 4:30 p.m.

Drivers traveling across the US 180 bridge over Hubbard Creek Reservoir should prepare for nightly lane closures as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) resumes maintenance work on the structure.

The annual membership meeting of the Albany Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Icehouse Restaurant, starting at 12:00 noon. Chamber members will vote on a slate of directors whose terms have expired, followed by the election of officers for the next year.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany city council members approved an amended budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and set a time for a budget workshop on March 4 to look at figures for the start of the upcoming year, which is April 1, 2025.

By Melinda L. LucasWith two contested races as of Tuesday, residents only have two more days to toss their hats into the local political ring for several local elections to be decided May 3.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany’s Gabby Lopez and Moran’s Ellis Hise were recently notified that they had received the 2025 Good Citizen Awards from the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.