By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County residents, as did the rest of the state, had plenty of warning before last week’s winter storm moved through the area, and for the most part, there were fewer problems than during last year’s “deep freeze” that occurred at almost exactly the same time of the...

By Donnie A. LucasResound Networks, the company that was awarded a substantial bid to provide expanded and improved internet services in Shackelford County, has begun offering plans to both residential and commercial customers.The company, headquartered in Pampa, Texas has completed at least...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases administered locally continued to drop last week as the spike earlier in the month seems to be subsiding.The number of positive test results dropped to 22 positive cases based on tests administered at the three local testing sites.

Dear Editor:It is high time for Albany folks to brag publicly on the fine staff at our Shackelford County Clinic. They have been working their tails off during the past several weeks of this COVID siege.We are so lucky to have them: Travis, Claire, Shana and the other nurses and support staff.

By Donnie A. LucasWith just over a week remaining in the filing period for several local May 7 elections, only a few candidates have signed up for a term on one of the six boards or councils subject to election.Board member posts and council positions are subject to election by the public for both...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting Friday, Feb. 11, after postponing the event because of last week’s winter storm.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said the Chamber faced a busy week because of weather delays.

By Sam WallerSix acts will take the stage for 10 hours of entertainment this August at the fourth annual CareFest.The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27, at Happy Wife Happy Life Weddings and Events Venue.This year’s acts include Read Southall Band, Giovannie and the Hired Guns, and...

By Sam WallerAlbany High School seniors have one remaining Project Graduation workday to prepare Valentine’s gifts sold in January.Seniors and their parents will meet at The Feed Store on Sunday, Feb. 13,to finalize gifts for delivery.Seniors will meet at 7:00 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at The Feed...

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for Albany high’s one-act play started this week in preparation for the district contest set for March 9.Tryouts were held last week by Chanel Hayner, who is serving as the director after transferring as a teacher at the secondary campus.

By Sam WallerSeven Albany FFA members placed with their animals over the last two weeks at the Southwest Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth.Hattie Braly made the steer sale after placing seventh in Class 2 Lightweight European Cross with her calf Maverick.Kenzie Neve placed 13th in Class 3...