By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs basketball teampicked up its first District 13-1A victory last week, beating Baird 36-18 on Tuesday, Jan. 11, before falling to Cross Plains 76-17 on Friday, Jan. 14.Moran (6-14 overall, 1-2 district) hosted Eula on Tuesday, Jan. 18.

Monte Lewis, age 41 of Albany passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17 at Bethel Assembly with Pastor Luke Spraberry and Darrel Conway officiating. Interment followed at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Terry Joe Clift, 76, of Albany passed away on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 in Abilene, Texas.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of local ­COVID-19 cases has snowballed over the last week, with test results increasing four-fold and rising.According to the weekly update from the county judge’s office, a total of 109 tests were administered last week with 69 positive results – the highest single...

By Sam WallerFinal preparations for the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock show are underway with a workday scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Saturday at the show barn.The 2022 show starts with weigh-in on Thursday, Jan. 20 and runs through the sale on Saturday, Jan. 22.All exhibitors are encouraged to...

By Melinda L. LucasAs is typical, property tax payments at the Shackelford County Appraisal District accelerated just before the end of the year and have continued to come in steadily, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder.Taxpayers have the option of mailing in their payment as well as...

By Melinda L. LucasAt Monday’s regular monthly council meeting, city manager Billy Holson went over budget items that needed to be amended before the end of the budget year on March 31, 2022, stating that a big part of the increases on both the expense and revenue sides are due to donations in...

By Donnie A. LucasThe filing period for local elections opened Wednesday for several entities such as the school board, city council and hospital board and will continue until Friday, Feb. 18.The election date set by the state for all local elections is Saturday, May 7.Candidates have the 30-day...

By Melinda L. LucasFollowing extensive discussions on several subjects at the Shackelford County commissioners’ meeting Jan. 10, action was taken only on routine agenda items while other decisions were tabled until more information is received.Lease options or outright purchase of a new 2023 Tahoe...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will conduct its annual business meeting on Feb. 4 with two board positions up for election at the Beehive.“Ramby Anderson and Clayton Snyder’s terms are up, but I feel like they will be nominated again,” Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said.