By Melinda L. Lucas
More than 20 car burglaries have been reported in several Albany neighborhoods, apparently all occurring around midnight on Thursday, Aug. 4 and continuing until daybreak on Friday morning, according to Shackelford County deputy Jason Price, who is investigating along with city police chief Mike House.
One surveillance camera shows what appears to be multiple suspects, and other videos are being reviewed, Price said.
By Sam Waller
A program to introduce the new West Texas Mesonet station near Albany is being organized for Wednesday, Aug. 31, with adult continuing education units available.
Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said plans are still being worked out.
“I don’t have exact details yet, but I will soon,” Bell said on Tuesday.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Albany High School ag instructor Chris Beard recently earned a 25-year tenure award from the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (ATAT) at the annual summer Professional Development Conference.
Beard received the recognition during the Friday night final session of the five-day event, held July 25-29 in Corpus Christi.
Tenure awards are a membership benefit given in five-year increments to members who have dedicated themselves to teaching and supporting agricultural science.
By Donnie A. Lucas
There were several new COVID-19 cases reported last week, based on the tests administered at Albany’s two health clinics.
The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued Tuesday reported nine positive test results out of 15 tests given for the period of Aug. 1-5.
Nine cases were also reported the previous week.
The total number of tests or positives does not include any information about tests administered outside Albany or by use of home tests.
By Sam Waller
Shackelford County 4-Hers will celebrate their achievements from 2021-22 with a county banquet at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 at the Whitney Theatre.
Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said she received about 110 RSVPs for the event.
In addition to the meal, attendees will view a slideshow depicting 4-H activities during the past year.
“The slideshow is about 15 minutes long," Bell said. “That tells you we had a lot of things going on.”
The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of project completion awards.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Members of the Ragin’ Red Band will host a Meet the Band performance on Monday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the football stadium to showcase what they have learned during summer band practices, according to director William Vaughan.
Members of the band will be introduced, and a portion of this year’s contest show will be presented to parents and any interested members of the public.
The group will march and play through the show’s introduction, as well as playing the second movement.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Meet the Teacher sessions will be held at both Nancy Smith Elementary School and the junior/senior high campus on Monday, Aug. 15.
Students entering K-3 will be able to find out their teachers for the coming school year from 5:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., followed by students entering grades 4-6 at 5:30 p.m.
Students and parents are urged to meet with teachers in their classrooms at the secondary campus at 6:00 p.m., followed by an orientation meeting for all grade levels at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
By Donnie A. Lucas
There are several positions open for students who qualify for either the Head Start Program or the Pre-K Program at Nancy Smith Elelmentary.
Parents who are interested in having a child participate in either program should contact the school to determine if they qualify.
“As of Monday we had 17 students total enrolled in those two programs,” said Leigh Lowe, director of student services. “There are still 10 to 12 spots available, but you have to qualify to participate.”
By Sam Waller
The Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hit the court Saturday, Aug. 6 for a scrimmage at Munday.
The Lady Bulldogs opened the season Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Rotan and will wrap up the first week of matches Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Benjamin tournament.
Details on Tuesday’s match will be reported next week.
By Sam Waller
The Moran Bulldogs football team joined other teams across the state in donning pads as the second week of preseason practice got under way.
The Bulldogs will get their first outing Thursday, Aug. 11 (tonight) in a scrimmage at Trent.
“It’ll be us, Trent, and Santa Anna in a three-way scrimmage,” Bulldogs coach John Hughes said. “We’ll work offense and defense, then take a break. When we come back, we’ll reverse the roles.”
