The 7th annual CareFest took place this past Saturday, August 16, at the Happy Wife Happy Life Weddings and Events Venue.CareFest co-coordinator Ragan Riley said the day exceeded expectations. “It was a great turnout,” Riley said.

The fall semester is off to a fast-paced start for Albany FFA and Shackelford County 4-H members, with livestock entries, tag orders, sales, and validations scheduled almost weekly from now through mid-December.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Shackelford County Hospital District Board formally appointed a new EMS director, approved a “balanced” 2026 budget, and proposed a slight tax rate increase during its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 18.

The 7th annual CareFest is set for Saturday, August 16, at the Happy Wife Happy Life Weddings and Events Venue. The festival will be run for the first time this year by Big Country C.A.R.E.S., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with all proceeds continuing to benefit ResourceCare.

Albany ISD welcomed students back to class Wednesday, August 13, with an opening-day enrollment lower than in recent years.The district ended last school year with 475 students enrolled.

A man scheduled to have his case heard during a docket of trials at the Shackelford County Courthouse last week collapsed from a heart attack while seated in the front row.

By David H. WallerFor the first time in several years, The Albany News will be updating its subscription and advertising prices. The new rates will go into effect with the next issue, Thursday, August 21, 2025.

The State Fire Marshal has determined the cause of the August 4 house fire in Moran to be undetermined.City of Moran Fire Chief Tyler George said investigators found there was not enough evidence left after the blaze to reach a more conclusive finding, and the case is now closed.

Albany High School students will follow a major lunch schedule change this year as the boys’ and girls’ athletic periods move to different times. AHS male students will have athletics during fifth period and eat lunch at 12:35 p.m.

Hundreds of Albany Lions and Lady Lions supporters filled the Clear Fork Bank Park on Monday, August 11, for the annual ice cream supper that marks the start of the fall sports season.