By Lynsi Musselman The Old Jail Art Center was notified recently that the museum had received a Humanities Texas Relief Grant. This summer, Humanities Texas awarded over $1.1 million to 198 Texas nonprofits that suffered financial losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Melinda L. Lucas Even during unusual times like the current coronavirus pandemic, regular blood donations are needed in order to ensure the continued adequacy of the supply at area hospitals, so Hendrick Regional Blood Center’s bloodmobile is in Albany on Thursday, Aug. 20 for the regularly...

By Lynsi Musselman Residents who live along or travel Highway 6 in Shackelford County have been anticipating road construction to begin for well over six months.

By Lynsi Musselman Back to school is not just for academics. Church families are also getting  their back-to-school programs underway to educate the spiritual aspect of life.

By Lynsi Musselman Shackelford County youth between the ages of eight and 18 who are interested in participating in 4-H activities are encouraged to attend a 4-H club meeting on Monday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at The Feed Store.

By Lynsi Musselman Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released August state sales tax revenue amounts for counties across the state of Texas, including Shackelford County. The City of Albany will receive a sales tax allotment of $41,015 from the state this month.

By Donnie A. Lucas City officials are strongly urging the use of face coverings such as masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus as the school year kicks off next week and larger groups of residents will be together again for the first time since March.

By Donnie A. Lucas County commissioners continued trimming the budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year that starts Oct. 1 and got their first look at tax rate numbers during a meeting held Monday.

By Melinda L. Lucas Despite ongoing coronavirus restrictions, blood is still needed, and a blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.

By Lynsi Musselman The back-to-school rush is here for students and parents as they shop for supplies and clothes, or prepare a space to learn from a distance. Teachers and administrators are also preparing for students to return to the classroom, both virtually and in person.