Tammy Brown, age 64 of Albany, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Her family will hold a memorial service for her at a later date. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary of Albany.Tammy Deeann Brown was born Oct.

By Donnie A. LucasVolunteers are needed this Saturday, Oct. 1 to help decorate the town for the fall season.Anyone wishing to help set up decorations should meet at the Chamber of Commerce office in the Depot at 9:00 a.m., according to Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.

By Donnie A. LucasA local resident was surprised with a special presentation last week for her 20-year effort that resulted in her raising over $100,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter holding the required public hearing prior to their 9:00 a.m. session, Shackelford County commissioners adopted the proposed budget and tax rate at a meeting on Monday, Sept. 26.

By Donnie A. LucasThis Friday is the deadline for organizations that plan to apply for 2023 funding from the Albany Chest.Applications need to be finished and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 30.

By Sam WallerFor the second year in a row, Shackelford County 4-H will have a Texas 4-H Ambassador.Faith Fry has been selected as a statewide Equine Ambassador. Last year, Johnnie Hise served as a Fashion Ambassador.

By Donnie A. LucasVaccinations for this year’s variant of the flu virus began locally at the Shackelford County Health Clinic last Monday, with ResourceCare starting to provide shots on Monday, Oct. 3.ResourceCare will also host a flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasTwo new members were elected to the Senior Citizen Board for a total of 10 directors after being nominated by fellow members and guests at a meeting on Sept. 16.New board members are Don Hare – county liaison and Anita Jackson – reporter/information officer.

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association is set for Tuesday, Oct. 11 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of new ­COVID-19 cases reported last week stayed steady at four positive tests for the third consecutive week.