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Enrollment levels out at 475

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Albany ISD is right on track with 475 students registering for the 20242025 school year as anticipated. Thedistrict’senrollment wasbelowthe500markfor the second straight year, continuing a recent trend of declining numbers.

AISD budget, tax rate hearing set

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

$ During a regular meeting held Monday, the Albany ISD board of trustees set a special meeting for Friday, Aug. 30 to adopt a $7.6M proposed budget and set a tax rate which is actually three cents lower than last year’s rate.

Chamber garage sale registration to begin

2 years ago By Ginger Bartee

Registration for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’scommunitywide garage sale will begin Tuesday, Aug. 27, according to Chamber manager Brandi Lehew.

Chamber garage sale registration to begin

STAAR test corrections reported

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

A few of the passing percentages provided by the school district that were reported last week were incorrect. The largest correction was in third grade math STAAR scores, which were initially reported as 31 percent.

Chamber decides on monthly lunch

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

The Albany Chamber of Commerce directors have voted to meet on the first Friday of each month rather than every Friday starting in September. Weekly luncheons at the Icehouse Restaurant will continue on the next three Fridays on Aug.

Nearly Finished

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

inished Repairs of the parking lot at the Shackelford County Courthouse arebeingcompleted,with striping scheduled Monday.

Citizens protest junk, dog issues

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Overage charges to be billed to customers Aroom full of visitors at Monday’s Albany city council meeting weretheretoprotestacouple ofissues,includingjunkcarsand trash in one neighborhood and nuisance dogs in another.

AISD expects 475 to enroll for 24-25 year

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Expected enrollment numbers are down by about 15 students for Albany ISD compared the beginning of the 202324 school year, including about 10 who are expected but still not registered as of Tuesday.

4-H’ers compete at state

2 years ago By Sam Waller

FourShackelfordCounty 4-H members earned places at the Texas State Horse Show, held July 2127 at Bryan. In the junior age group, siblings Gage, Truitt, and Cameron Burton competed.

Shackelford County 4-H’er Faith Fry

2 years ago By News Staff

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