By Melinda L. LucasTaxes assessed during 2021 are officially due next week, on Tuesday, Jan. 31.Payments made in person at 132 Hill St. will be accepted through the end of that work day, as will mailed payments postmarked no later than Jan. 31, 2023.Online payments at www.shackelfordcad.

By Donnie A. LucasTickets are now on sale to members for the 85th anniversary performances of the Ft. Griffin Fandangle set for June 16 and 17, and June 23 and 24.The membership drive for this year has already started, with eight levels of contributions available for patrons.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual meeting of the Albany Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for the Friday, Feb. 3 luncheon at the Icehouse restaurant starting at 12:00 noon.Chamber directors whose terms have expired will be up for re-election, followed by the election of officers for the next year.

By Melinda L. LucasFiling opened last Wednesday, Jan. 18 for the local May 6 elections, with several incumbents already signing up.

By Donnie A. LucasThree brothers from one Albany family who each served in World War II have been recently memorialized with a plaque on the Memorial Wall at the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg.The trio of Dillingham brothers – Benny (Bud), Bill, and J.

By Melinda L. LucasMost of the dialogue at Mondy morning’s meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners involved the need to update, replace, and add to the camera system at the Law Enforcement Center in order to meet state requirements.

By Melinda L. LucaA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Friday, Feb. 3.Regular donors are asked to note that the dates are changing in 2023 from Thursdays to Fridays.Scheduled for roughly eight-week intervals, this year’s blood drives are planned on Feb. 3, April 14, June 9, Aug.

By Sam WallerThe First Baptist Church youth group will hold a pancake supper Sunday Feb. 5 to raise money for church camp this summer.Serving will start at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and last until sold out.There will not be a set price, but donations will be accepted.

By Sam WallerRegistration continues for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Weekend of Champions leadership camps.The camps for youth in eighth through 12th grades will be held at Eastland’s Solid Rock Camp. The girls camp will be held Saturday-Sunday, Feb.

By Donnie A. LucasA small group of just nine students opened the 2023 UIL academic season last Saturday in Haskell, with several placing and three teams taking first place.