By Melinda L. LucasApproximately 130 meals were served by volunteers from Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church and the rest of the community as part of the annual MMPC Christmas Feast.The total was a slight increase over the 125 or so meals served the year before.The meals were only offered on a...

The Shackelford County Commissioners met on Dec. 23 to address various agenda items, including tax abatement guidelines, infrastructure improvements, and ongoing projects.The court unanimously approved the Shackelford County Tax Abatement Guidelines for economic development.

TheAlbanyNativitywaspresented to the community last weekend, during two performances at the Aztec Theater to an estimated audience of 450. “Both shows were so good, and the audience raved about it as they left the theater,” director Lorna Ayers said.

TheAlbanyCityCouncilmet on Dec. 16, with key agenda items including the city’s financial status, a proposed opioid settlement, a proposed water lease, and the approval of multiple boards.

readers and advertisers are asked to be aware that no newspaper willbepublished,eitherin printoronline,theweekof Christmas. “There will not be an edition on Thursday, Dec.

Republic Services, trash pickup contractor for the City of Albany, will change its regular schedule for the week of Christmas. Residential, business, and industrial containers scheduled for Tuesday, Dec.