By Sandy Morris After months of preparation, the annual Shackelford County Livestock Show will take place starting Thursday, Jan. 21 and ending Saturday afternoon, Jan. 23 after the premium sale.

By Melinda L. Lucas As is typical, property tax payments at the Shackelford County Appraisal District accelerated just before the end of the year and have continued to come in steadily even with limited access at the SCAD lobby, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder.

The youth basketball league boys played at home last Saturday. The sixth grade team lost to Hawley 41-14 in their first game. Scoring were Connor Smith 6, Colter Edgar 4, Zane Green 2, and Levi New 2. The team won their second game against Jim Ned Red, 25-13.

By Sandy Morris For the sixth year in a row, trainers, owners, and highly skilled hunting dogs from across Texas and surrounding states are expected to travel to the Crooked Tree Ranch in Shackelford County for the Region 7 American Field Trial Clubs of America (AFTCA) Amateur All-Age Championship...

By Sandy Morris The Albany Band Boosters met on Tuesday, Jan. 12 to discuss a possible high school band trip.

By Sandy Morris Specialized subscription boxes are in big demand as many people are limiting their outings and social activities.

By Sandy Morris Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released January state sales tax revenue amounts for counties across the state of Texas, including Shackelford County. The City of Albany will receive a sales tax allotment of $31,549.36 from the state this month. This amount is down 15.

By Sandy Morris In addition to preparing for upcoming livestock shows, members of the local 4-H chapter continue to stay busy in other areas of interest.  Farrier Program Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H sponsor Kloey Painter announced a special horse program slated for Thursday, Jan.

By Sandy Morris Open registration for the next series of General Education Development (GED) classes in Albany is now taking place, according to local instructor Kenzie Fairchild. “Open enrollment will be available on Monday nights,” said Fairchild.

By Sandy Morris Now that the holidays are over, local churches are gearing up weekly programs for the spring semester. Friendship Baptist Friendship Baptist Church started its children’s and youth programs back up on Wednesday, Jan. 13.   The children meet each Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.