By Sandy Morris Thanks to a recent surge in responses, Shackelford County organizers have been able to reach the goals that were set for a special broadband initiative which will hopefully expand access of high speed internet to this area.

By Sandy Morris Fandangle practices are going well and have been well attended, according to Fandangle artistic director Lorna Ayers. The original Sunday rehearsal schedule also has changed. “Practice will begin at 6:30 p.m. for Lavender Cowboy and Big Sisters,” said Ayers.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School  seniors are on the final countdown to graduation,and their parents and community members are finalizing plans for the traditional Project Graduation party.

By Sandy Morris A community-wide clean-up day, promoted annually by the Albany Chamber of Commerce, has been scheduled for Saturday, June 12.

By Melinda L. Lucas Albany ISD trustees took the next step toward applying for a $756,562 federal grant and reviewed preliminary taxable values during a regular meeting on Monday, May 17.

By Melinda L. Lucas A Cisco man who had been missing for three days was found dead in a remote part of northwestern Shackelford County on Monday evening, May 17, according to Shackelford County sheriff Ed Miller.

By Sandy Morris The annual Baccalaureate service for the Albany High School Class of 2021 will be held Sunday, May 23 at the AHS auditorium.  Former Albany youth minister Grant Zeller will be the keynote speaker, delivering the message at the 7:00 p.m. ceremony.

By Melinda L. Lucas After a two-hour closed session on Monday night, members of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors hurriedly passed a motion to amend district administrator Jera Fairley’s job description, as well as approving the bills, before hail that came along with...

By Sandy Morris The school year is almost over, and students of Moran Independent School District are busy with a host of end-of-year activities. State-mandated ­STAAR testing took place this week for many of the grades.

By Melinda L. Lucas Property renditions are due in less than a week, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder, with the original April 15 deadline extended after the devastating Texas freeze in February.