Nancy Green was born on April 18, 1928, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Polly and Gene Ebersole. After a long and adventurous life, she died on Feb. 6, 2020, at the James L. West Center for Dementia Care in Fort Worth, Texas, just a few weeks shy of her 92nd birthday. 

Elsie Ruth (Graham) Randall, age 91 of Lubbock, passed away Feb. 6, 2020. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13 at First Christian Church of Albany. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13 at First Christian Church of Albany with Brad McBee officiating.

By Melinda L. Lucas Less than a month after the resignation of EMS director Mary Quintero, directors of the Shackelford County Hospital District met in special session early Monday morning, Feb. 3 to review three applications and name a successor.

By Melinda L. Lucas February is member appreciation month at the Old Jail Art Center, and several special events have been lined up in the next few weeks that should interest not only current members, but everyone who has an interest in promoting the arts.

By Melinda L. Lucas A “lock-out” at both Albany school campuses on Friday morning, Jan.

By Kathy Thomson Tomorrow, Feb. 7 the Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual membership meeting at the Beehive Restaurant immediately after the 12:00 noon luncheon, and all members are encouraged to attend. The agenda is expected to include a financial report and electing of directors.

By Kathy Thomson The deadline to file for local offices on the May 2 ballot is only one week away, and as of press time on Tuesday, only seven candidates had turned in their paperwork, leaving plenty of opportunities for additional civic-minded locals to volunteer to help lead their community.

Grant Head of Albany was recognized on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall semester by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. Head is the son of Kelly and Sara Head of Albany.

By Kathy Thomson Although the Shackelford County stock show is over, the “Majors” are just getting started, and several local youth have recently placed well with their project animals at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth and/or the San Angelo Livestock Show.

By Kathy Thomson Members of the Fort Griffin Living History Association are hosting a Winter Encampment at Fort Griffin State Historic Site on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and the public is invited to come and learn more about life on the Texas frontier.