After-school programs begin
By Donnie A. LucasAlmost all students needing extra help are now able to attend one of three after-school sessions offered at both Nancy Smith Elementary and the Albany Jr./Sr. High campus.
Chest requests due by Oct. 1
By Melinda L. LucasApplication forms for Albany Chest funds are now available at both local banks and The Albany News, with a deadline of Friday, Oct. 1.Forms can also be requested by email at news@thealbanynews.net.
80 attend 4-H organizational party
By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H kicked off its new year with an organizational meeting Monday at The Feed Store.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said the gathering drew about 80 attendees with 23 4-Hers enrolling in projects.
Fall decor to go up next weekend
By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce directors are continuing with preparations to put up fall street decorations, and they are also taking entries for the inaugural Home of the Hereford Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament.Decorations will go up on Saturday, Sept.
New band uniforms arrive
By Donnie A. LucasNew band uniforms for the Ragin’ Red Band arrived this week, continuing an effort to overhaul the group’s sound and look with new or refurbished instruments in order to increase participation in the program.
Board okays CAD budget
By Melinda L. LucasOn a unanimous vote, the board of directors for the Shackelford County Appraisal District approved a 2022 budget of $397,937 during an early morning meeting Sept. 10.
Hospital directors to vote on tax rate
By Melinda L. LucasThe Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors will meet next Monday, Sept. 20. in expectation of adopting the $2.8 million budget that was proposed Aug. 30, along with the “no-new-revenue” tax rate of 20.67 cents.
Senior lunches still on hold
By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County Resource Center’s senior day lunches normally would start in September after taking a break for the summer months.
COVID numbers seem to be dropping
By Donnie A. LucasThe rise in the number of COVID-19 cases appears to be leveling off if not decreasing slightly over the last week.A total of 44 tests were administered from Tuesday, Sept. 7 through Friday, Sept. 10, with 18 cases testing positive.
Tax rate passed, council looks at water increases
By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany city council passed a new tax rate at Monday’s regular meeting, but a bigger discussion involved higher water rates that just went into effect into the current billing cycle.
