By Sam WallerThe reopening of the Landreth Dam bridge was delayed after an incident caused more damage to the historic structure, according to Tanya Brown, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation Abilene District.Brown said that early on the morning of Friday, Jan.

By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany blood drive is set for today, Jan. 27.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.Blood center officials said that there is an urgent need of blood donors of all types.

By Donnie A. LucasA small contingent of just eight students kicked off the 2022 UIL academic season last Saturday in Haskell, with three journalism competitors bringing home awards.

By Sam WallerGeneral Education Development  (GED) classes have resumed with the start of the spring semester and are being held on  Mondays and Tuesdays at the Shackelford County Library.Instructor Kenzie Fairchild said anyone interested in registering for classes may still do so.

By Sam WallerProject Graduation has two fundraising projects going through the end of January.Organizer Kenzie Fairchild said orders for the Valentine’s Sale should be turned in on Monday, Jan. 31. Orders may be place with any Albany senior.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD officials are taking a visual approach in helping students prepare for state-mandated testing.Superintendent Dr. John Denson said a data room has been established to better chart student progress.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the February distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4.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, Feb. 3.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions basketball team put together another solid performance in its only outing last week to get back to .500 in District 10-2A play, at least temporarily.On Tuesday, Jan. 18, Albany defeated Haskell 54-26 to wrap up the first half of district before taking an open date.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions opened the second half of District 10-2A play with 71-29 home loss to Haskell on Tuesday, Jan. 18, before taking its second bye of the district schedule.Albany visited Hawley on Tuesday, Jan. 25, to start the closing stretch of the season.

By Sam WallerSeven members of the Albany Lions football team received recognition on the All-Big Country Preps football team after helping Albany advance to the Class 2A Division II state semifinals.