By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County voters will have the chance to vote on two proposed amendments to the Texas constitution both dealing with property tax exemptions, along with deciding the fate of a slate of seven candidates for four seats on the Shackelford County Hospital Board.

By Melinda L. LucasWith the school year winding down, summer is about to kick off, and ResourceCare is opening up registration for Day Camp 2022 to be held July 11-22.

By Donnie A. LucasFor the fourth week in a row, no new cases of COVID-19 were recorded at the three Albany testing sites last week, with the last positive case reported a month ago.

Members of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and other guests gather for a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the Green Gypsy Mobile Bar, one of the newest Chamber members. The event took place at the recent membership crawfish boil.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the May distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6.Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 5.

By Sam WallerShackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell has two continuing education programs scheduled over the next two weeks.On Wednesday, May 11, a private applicator pesticide license training course will be offered. The program will start at 8:30 a.m. at Shackelford County Courthouse.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA teams claimed two Big Country District titles, a pair of top-five area finishes, and two top-25 area finishes recently at contests in Lubbock and Stephenville.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany sixth grade band, along with a few seventh graders who will move up to the high school band next year, competed in a Clyde Band Festival last week, earning three Division I ratings from the judges.“I am really proud of this group,” band director William Vaughan said.

By Melinda L. LucasEducators at Albany ISD are being provided snacks, meals, and gifts during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, courtesy of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization, parents of local students, and local businesses.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Parliamentary Procedure team of the Albany FCCLA Chapter that took first place at the State Leadership Conference in Dallas recently, also won $1,000 scholarships from Texas Tech University.