By Melinda L. Lucas Shackelford County commissioners are expected to propose both a budget and a tax rate at their regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 8.

By Melinda L. Lucas Board members of the Shackelford County Appraisal District (SCAD) will meet on Tuesday Sept. 8 at 7:30 a.m. to make a final decision about the proposed SCAD budget for 2020. A copy of the budget can be viewed at the SCAD office at 132 Hill St., where the meeting will be held.

By Lynsi Musselman Residents who would like to participate in the Albany Chamber of Commerce annual city-wide garage sale still have a little over a week to sort through unused items to sell on Saturday, Sept. 12.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany Junior Senior High School started up the after-school Lion Academy last week as a chance to give students an extra academic boost.

By Lynsi Musselman The University Interscholastic League announced in August that three students from Albany have been named to the 2019-2020 All-State Journalism Staff.

By Melinda L. Lucas Students, teachers, and support staff will celebrate the first school holiday of the year on Monday, Sept. 7 when the local school district dismisses for Labor Day.

By Lynsi Musselman The 34th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale in Shackelford County will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the county show barn.

By Lynsi Musselman Hurricanes that threatened the Gulf Coast last week took several Albany residents to Sulfur, Louisiana to help in clean-up and relief efforts for those affected by Laura.

By Lynsi Musselman Pick-up dates for the September distribution of the commodity food program are Sept. 3 and Sept. 4. On Thursday, Sept. 3, certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

By Lynsi Musselman Maybe it is in the water, or maybe it is just coincidence, but the number of residents that are one of a pair of twins is unusually high for a town the size of Albany.