Company offers expanded internet service
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.
Number of positive cases still dropping
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.
letter to the editor
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.
Several more sign up for local offices
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.
Chamber meeting reset this Friday
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. A board meeting on Tuesday, Feb.
Artists announced for 2022 CareFest
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.
Valentine deliveries to benefit Project Grad
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.
Rehearsals get underway for one-act play
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.
County 4-H, FFA members show at Ft. Worth
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.
