Council approves $3.66M budget

$ Parents urged to keep kids off golf carts Albany city officials worked through several major agenda items at this week’s monthly meeting, including approval of the 2024-2025 budget totaling $3,656,200,whichpassedwitha unanimous council vote prior to the city’s new fiscal year which begins April 1. Also accepted was the 20222023 audit report.
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NSES students plant garden

Nancy Smith Elementary students got to try their hands at gardening on Friday prior to spring break. New garden beds were provided for each grade leveltoplantseedlingsthat they started in January.
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Classes to resume Monday

Albany ISD students and staff are out of school this week for the spring break holidays but will all return to the classroom on Monday, March 18. Classes will resume at normal times on Monday, with the elementary classes starting at 7:55 a.m.
Classes to resume Monday

4-H gets in some ‘Fast Fashion’

ShackelfordCounty4-H members took part in a “Fast Fashion” workshop Thursday, March 7 at Closet Angels. The program involved putting together fashionable outfits from used, recycled, and second-hand garments.
4-H gets in some ‘Fast Fashion’

Mothers Day Out visits library

Children aged 3 to 5 attending the Mothers Day Out childcare program at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day-themed excursion Friday, March 8 to the Shackelford County Library.
Mothers Day Out visits library

Exhibitors earn spots in Houston

Albany FFA students continued their participation in major stock shows over spring break with stops in Houston and Austin. At the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Jake Hale competed in the Commercial Steer contest, finishing in the premium salewithhisChoice2steers weighing 1,350 pounds.
Exhibitors earn spots in Houston

Thank you notes due April 2

Exhibitors from the 2024 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show have until Tuesday, April 2 to fulfill their obligations. Showparticipantsmust have completed writing thank you notes to buyers andmeetotherobligations.
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Albany FFA sells fresh eggs, chicks

The Albany FFA team Farm Business Management placed third at the Texas Farm and Ranch CDE contest, held Friday, March 1 in Abilene. The team of Mimi Ivy, Robyn Trail, Kolt Koemel, and Brooklyn Abbate represented Albany.
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Band performs at Titanic Museum

The Ragin’ Red Band completed the biennial spring trip on Sunday, returning from Branson, Missouri after performing at the Titanic Museum, attending a musical show, andspendingadayatSilver Dollar City. “The trip went very smoothly, and the kids all had a blast,” director William Vaughan said.
Band performs at Titanic Museum
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