By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Library recently dedicated a bench outside its main entrance in memory of librarian Carolyn Waller, who died in December 2020.The bench, constructed by sculptor Joe Barrington of Throckmorton, was presented by the Prairieland Quilters, of which Waller was a...

By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County residents who want to request ballots by mail for the May 7 statewide amendment election and the county-wide hospital district election can now send in their applications.The deadline for requests to be received in the clerk’s office is April 26.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Membership Drive Crawfish Boil at the depot parking lot at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.All Chamber members are invited to attend without charge, and anyone who isn’t a member is welcome to join the organization at the...

By Donnie A. LucasA number of high school students placed at the Stamford UIL Practice Meet originally scheduled for Feb. 26.

By Melinda L. LucasBasic information about scholarships being awarded to this year’s graduating class at Albany High School is needed by the first part of next week.Ann Riley at the AHS office needs to update her list of available scholarships and requirements and would like to be contacted by the...

By Donnie A. LucasCheerleader tryouts for the 2022-2023 school year were held last Friday, March 11, prior to the early dismissal for spring break.The varsity high school squad was expanded from eight to 10 members and the JV squad was eliminated for this year.“We only had six girls sign up for...

By Donnie A. LucasThree members of the cast and crew of the Albany High School One Act Play received special recognition last week at the district contest held in Haskell.While the Albany play did not place in the top three to advance to the bi-district contest, senior Brooks Neece was named to the...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions were able to handle the opposition and the elements last week, going 3-0 at the Albany tournament that was originally planned to be played over three days.The four-team, round-robin event required organizers to adjust schedules to avoid the blast of wintry weather that...

By Sam WallerRed Sasquatch, a team that included Albany High School volleyball coach M.J. Reneau and players Sarah Cotter and Clara Holson, won the First Baptist Church youth group’s volleyball tournament Saturday, March 12 at the Albany High School gym.The double-elimination tourney, which raised...

By Melinda L. LucasLocal residents are invited to join a special scripture-based study for those grieving the death of a family member or friend.According to Jenny Scott, who is helping facilitate the group, “GriefShare” will get the 13-week study underway on Wednesday, March 23, starting at 7:00...