By Sandy Morris Twenty-twenty will be remembered for many unusual things, but Shackelford County weather isn’t going to fall into that category. According to Hector Guerrero with the National Weather Service out of San Angelo, local weather was not the big story of 2020.

By Sandy Morris A high school worship night has been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10th The Feed Store.  Executive director Tisha Wilkins invites all high school students to attend.

By Sandy Morris The post-holiday coronavirus surge is still affecting many people and local businesses and organizations, including Closet Angels and Neighbors in Need.

By Sandy Morris The Big Country chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted the first event in their annual Weekend of Champions this past Saturday, Jan. 23.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Cub Scouts annual Pinewood Derby race was held on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Scout Hut with Matthew Key coming out the overall winner. Cubmaster Jacey Shack and Den Leader Dan Key organized the event with the help of committee chair Terri Lucas.

By Sandy Morris Thirteen pointers and one English Setter were entered in the sixth annual Region 7 American Field Trial Clubs of America (AFTCA) Amateur All-Age Championship and the M.G. Perkins Amateur All-Age Derby Classic held on Friday, Jan. 22.

By Sandy Morris Project Graduation organizers have one week left before wrapping up their first fundraiser to prepare for the annual celebration following graduation.  Order forms for Valentine’s Day Oreo Truffles have been distributed to both school campuses.

By Melinda L. Lucas Taxes assessed during 2020 are officially due next week, on Monday, Feb. 1.

By Sandy Morris The last time Albany hosted the Hereford Ball was in February of 1921, but the Albany Chamber has plans to bring back the celebration 100 years later.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular weekly Chamber luncheon on Friday, Jan. 29 at the Beehive. Chamber luncheons are held each Friday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.