For the fourth consecutive year, Albany will honor its veterans at the Albany Cemetery withaChristmaswreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16.

The filing period for the March 5 primary elections ended on Monday, with incumbent Pct. 1 commissioner Steve Riley drawing an opponent on the final day.

Two Albany seniors earned seats on the All-Region High School Band during tryouts held Saturday atMidlandGreenwood High School. Ashley Sanchez placed eighth among the clarinets, earning a spot in the honor band and also qualifying her to try out for All-Area Band in January.

$ TheAlbanyChestisstill wellshortofitsfundraising goal of $45,000 for the 2023 campaign. Thecampaignhasraised $27,725 as of Tuesday, Dec.

Most county offices to be closed Thursday Shackelford County judge John Viertel reported to county commissioners at their meeting on Monday, Dec.

ShackelfordCounty4-H memberswillconducttheir final community service project of 2023 on Wednesday, Dec. 20.

The Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association is gearing up for next month’s county livestock show after a couple of false starts. Association president BroncoAskew said a meeting to discuss scheduling a workday at the show barn has been scheduled for Tuesday, Dec.

Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church is gearing up for its 15th annual Christmas Feast on Monday, Dec. 25.

The Albany High School student council willbegoingonahayride Sunday evening to sing Christmas carols and collection donations for the Albany Chest. Dubbed Caroling for Change, the service project is designed to benefit the community and have some fun along the way.

Families and individuals who completed applications for the Albany Ministerial AllianceChristmas Program should return to services this Sunday to pick up their gifts for the 2023 holiday season.