The annual Chamber Boil and Fish Fry for membersof theAlbanyChamber of Commerce will kick off with some Cajun music and food at the Depot Thursday (today) beginning at 6:00 p.m. “All Chamber members are invited,” Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said.

No response received so far for pool manager A capital outlay budget for thenextfiscalyearwasreviewed and passed by the Albany city council during an hour-long session on Monday, April 8 at City Hall. Council members also approved Albany Volunteer Fire Department’s request to purchase equipment, as well as to sell a vehicle.

By Sam Waller The National Weather Service will conduct a SkyWarntrainingprogram at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 15 at the Albany Volunteer Fire Department station.

The City of Albany is acceptingapplicationsfora managerofthecitypooland lifeguards for the summer. To apply for either position, pick up an application form at City Hall at 425 S.

ime! Registration for Saturday’s Victorian Texas Tea at the Old Jail Art Center is almost full, but there are still spots available for Third Thursday Studio next week. And participation in Slow Art Day on April 20 is not limited, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved at the local museum.

Local business owners need to file renditions by next Monday April 15, according to Shackelford CAD County chief appraiser Clayton Snyder. Business taxpayers are requiredbythestatetorender byApril 15, but Snyder explainedthatheisallowed to grant a 30-day extension to May 15 if those requests are received in writing by April 15, with a possible second 15-day extension.

Moran students witnessed the total solar eclipse from three vantage points Monday, April 8. A group of 68 students from fourth through 12th grades and eight faculty members traveled to San Saba, which was in the zone of totality.

The Membership Sampler for the 2024 edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is just over a week away, set this year for Saturday, April 20 at Collins Creek Ranch near Fort Griffin. Practices are set for Thursday (today) and next Tuesday at the Prairie Theater starting at 6:30 p.m., then moving to Collins Creek for 7:00 p.m.

The youth group of Albany’s First Baptist Church will conduct a fundraiser bake saale Saturday, April 20. All proceeds go to send FBC Albany youth to church camp this summer.

Albany Ministerial Alliance — OFFICERS — President.............. Luke Spraberry V-President............