By Melinda L. Lucas A lengthy discussion about what to do with $25,000 in CARES Act funding and an update about the city’s rolloff program for abandoned houses took a good part of Monday night’s Albany city council meeting on Nov. 9.

By Sandy Morris Two more Nancy Smith Elementary School events have fallen victim to COVID, but Camp Grady Spruce is moving forward with safety precautions.  NSES principal John Gallagher stated that plans are still in place for local fifth graders to travel to the Possum Kingdom science camp Nov.

By Melinda L. Lucas The next meeting of the Shackelford County 4-H Horse Club program clinic will be held today, Nov. 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Shackelford County Show Barn.  Dr.

By Sandy Morris The 2020 “Red Ribbon Week” wrapped up on Friday, Oct. 29 at both Albany ISD campuses.  The yearly event is sponsored locally by Albany ISD and the Albany Task Force on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, with support provided by several other state and local agencies.

By Sandy Morris The Albany High School marching band is getting ready for the University Interscholastic League East Zone marching contest this Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Abilene Wylie stadium. Originally, the contest was scheduled for Oct.

By Sandy Morris Pick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program will be today, Thursday, Nov. 5 and tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 6. Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

By Sandy Morris Albany Junior High  one act play cast members have been rehearsing daily in preparation for their upcoming district competition on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Stamford.   “The Magic Well” will be performed for the public on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.

By Lynsi Musselman Earlier this year, Albany High School senior and lifelong Albany resident Sidney Bartee was named Lions Club Sweetheart for 2020-2021. Lions Club member Myra Hise said the Lions were proud to name Sidney as the sweetheart for the year.

By Sandy Morris Moran junior and senior classes are hosting a canned food drive over the next two weeks for needy families in the community.

By Melinda L. Lucas The presidential race plus local board elections delayed from May due to COVID brought out large numbers of county voters for the 2020 General Election, with a large percentage voting early and absentee. A total of 1,635 voters cast ballots, representing 70.