By Sam Waller
Several Bible study groups are forming for local residents, ranging from women’s groups to those open to the general public.
One group has already started, while another is planning to start a new course after wrapping up its summer online program.
MMPC Women
Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church’s Women’s Bible Study is already underway.
The group meets 9:30-11:00 a.m. each Wednesday in the Church Parlor.
Senior Citizens Center
An Albany High School student has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
Albany High School senior Mayson Garcia has been awarded the National Hispanic Recognition Award.
“We’re thrilled that Mayson has earned this recognition. We are very proud of her for her achievements in the classroom and on College Board assessments,” said AISD superintendent Jonathan Scott.
By Sam Waller
Preparations are in full swing for the 36th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Shackelford County Show Barn.
Shackelford County Youth & Livestock Association board member Mike Parsons said up to 250 buyers are expected to bid on the 125 animals that will be auctioned.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported last week jumped to 18 positive tests, compared to five the previous week based information provided by Albany’s two health clinics.
The weekly report by county judge Robert Skelton issued Tuesday reported 18 positive test results out of 27 tests administered at the two local clinics for the period of Aug. 22-26.
The use of home testing has also increased after tests were made more readily available, making it unclear as to the actual number of local cases.
By Sam Waller
Ben Richey Boys Ranch will celebrate its 75th anniversary this fall with the Albany campus taking part in the festivities.
A reception is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Abilene campus located at 501 Ben Richey Drive in Abilene.
The ranch opened in August 1947 as a project of the Abilene Optimist Club to help young men get a second chance in life.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Pick-up dates for the September distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Sept. 1 and Friday, Sept. 2.
On Thursday, eligible families in Moran should pick up their food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Certified eligible Albany families for the September food distribution program can pick up their commodity food on Friday Sept. 2 at the back door of the Justice of the Peace office from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Team and individual pictures of the junior high football teams will be taken today (Thursday) starting at 3:45 p.m.
Those packages, along with Lady Cubs volleyball, will be ready for pickup in the next couple of weeks.
All the cheer packages that have already been ordered, along with high school football and volleyball are ready to be picked up at the Albany News office.
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By Sam Waller
Moran ISD appears to be one of just three school districts in the state offering students on-campus driver’s education, according to superintendent Dr. John Denson.
Moran has six students enrolled in the class, which is being taught by Jeff Blackburn.
Denson is aware of just two other districts offering the course as part of a high school curriculum.
The superintendent said students will receive classroom instruction during the fall semester before beginning driver training in the spring.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Shackelford County commissioners continued reviewing the budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year that starts Oct. 1 and got their first look at tax rate options during a meeting on Monday.
In addition to budget concerns, elected officials spent some time looking at options for using part of funding received through the American Rescue Plan Act for “premium pay” for employees and discussing a request for help from Moran mayor Tyler George.
Premium Pay
By Donnie A. Lucas
As part of an effort to increase security at both Albany ISD campuses, the school board hired an experienced local resident as the director of school safety and security.
Retired DPS officer and current Shackelford County Constable Xavier Perez took the position over the summer to help secure both campuses during the school day and at some extracurricular functions.
