By Kathy Thomson Not unexpectedly with the increasing spread of coronavirus, this week Texas Governor Greg Abbott officially extended the statewide closure of schools through May 4, and the Moran Independent School District will continue providing distance learning for its students during the...

By Melinda L. Lucas The April 11 annual community Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Albany Volunteer Fire Department has been cancelled, with plans to possibly reschedule some event later in the spring.

By Kathy Thomson At least two local groups of women have been using their sewing skills to help battle the coronavirus by sewing masks for nurses and others on the front lines of this strange new “war.”

By Kathy Thomson Thursday, April 2 is the last day to register to vote or make a change of address effective for the May 2 local board elections.  Voter registration applications can be found online at votetexas.

By Donnie A. Lucas With the spring turkey hunting season set to open this weekend, hunters will most likely find an abundance of birds in the county. “I have seen quite a few birds already strutting and gobbling,” game warden Jacob Mort said.

Only a few local organizations have responded to Albany High School’s request to contact Ann Riley in the AHS office about upcoming scholarships to be given to graduating seniors. “We’ve already sent instructions to the seniors and they have to get their letters back in by April 15,” said Riley.

By Kathy Thomson Tornadoes hit several structures in Shackelford County early in the morning on March 19, causing extensive damage to structures, but sparing the residents living inside. Tornadoes caused damage at the Robertson Prison Unit before the storm crossed into Shackelford County.

By Kathy Thomson This Thursday and Friday, April 2 and 3, are the pick-up dates for the April distribution of the commodity food program, but the continued spread of coronavirus has resulted in a couple of changes that certified families need to know.

Robert Benton Jones, 90, passed from this earth on March 28, 2020 after a brief illness. Benton’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.  Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary. Benton was born Sept.

By Melinda L. Lucas Public access to the historic Shackelford County Courthouse is now restricted by order of the commissioners court, with action taken at a Monday, March 23 meeting and effective Tuesday morning.