By Kathy Thomson
The former Shekinah office building, located catty-corner to the post office and near the Depot, is being re-purposed into a long-awaited senior citizens center, but funding is still needed to complete the transformation.
According to Albany city manager Billy Holson, pledges for the building are still outstanding.
By Kathy Thomson
The Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association met last Tuesday, Dec. 10, to finalize plans for this year’s stock show, and with a large number of entries expected, the annual fundraising drive has begun.
“It looks like it will be bigger than ever this year,” said association president Bronco Askew. “I haven’t heard the exact numbers yet, but Chris (Beard) had a stack of entry cards that must have been around four inches high.”
By Melinda L. Lucas
A new board member was sworn in during a very brief meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District directors on Monday, Dec. 16.
Chris Beard, who had indicated his willingness to serve the remainder of an unexpired term vacated months ago by Angela Farmer, was present for the session and repeated the required oath.
Since there was not a quorum present, a conference call on speaker was placed to members John Ayers and Jo Ann Estridge.
The call was just long enough to swear in Beard and approve the bills for payment.
By Melinda L. Lucas
A large crowd attended a book signing of Heavy Date Over Germany: The Life and Times of B-17 Tail Gunner Ray Perry on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Shackelford County Library, including the subject’s son, former Texas governor Rick Perry, who wrote the foreword.
Old Jail Art Center staff member and retired history teacher Jewellee Jordan Kuenstler edited the book, using the late World War II veteran’s letters, photos, and mementos to tell his story of 35 combat missions as a tail gunner.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce will meet as usual this week on Dec. 20 at the Icehouse.
The weekly luncheon has been cancelled for the holidays on Dec. 27.
On Friday, Jan. 3, the 12:00 noon meetings move to the Beehive for the first two months of 2020.
For information about the lunches or other activities, call Mary Beth Jones at 325-762-2525.
The Chamber office will be closed for the holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
By Kathy Thomson
Texas dove hunters have an opportunity to bag the migratory game birds over the Christmas holiday season, starting this Friday, Dec. 20.
Dove season in Texas this year is Sept. 1-Nov. 12, and Dec. 20-Jan. 5.
Bag limits are still 15-birds per day, including no more than two white-tipped, with a possession limit of three times the daily bag limit.
Legal shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
Sunrise in Albany this Friday, Dec. 20 will occur at 7:35 a.m., and sunset at 5:34 p.m.
By Kathy Thomson
Friday, Dec. 20 is the final day of the third six weeks period, the end of the fall semester, and the beginning of the two-week long Christmas vacation for students attending school in Moran.
Included in the final countdown to the winter holiday have been University Interscholastic League competitions, basketball games, class parties, a visit from Santa, and, of course, end-of-the-semester homework and exams.
Christmas Break
Will LeMay finished third in the average in the 12 and under tie down roping at the Tuf Cooper Jr. World Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada last Wednesday, Dec. 11.
LeMay qualified for the exclusive event by placing in the top 25 in his division at participating rodeos throughout the year.
Winning third place in the average on three head on Wednesday allowed LeMay to advance as one of only six contestants eligible for the finals, the “Shoot Out” round on Saturday, Dec. 14.
By Kathy Thomson
The start of a new year is a time for celebrating, and local emergency responders remind county residents to make sure that any fireworks used in the revelry are handled safely and legally.
Dry conditions and high winds this fall sparked the county commissioners to reinstate the county burn ban at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Even when a burn ban is not in effect, the use of fireworks is never allowed inside the city limits of either Albany or Moran. The use of fireworks on county roads is also prohibited.
By Melinda L. Lucas
The filing period for the March primary elections ended Monday evening with one local contested race after Bobby Williams submitted an application and petition on Monday morning for the office of Precinct 1 commissioner.
Incumbent commissioner Steve Riley, who has been elected for the past two four-year terms, filed in mid-November.
