Wreaths honor veterans Saturday

For the fifth year, volunteers will gather Saturday to honor veterans buried at the Albany Cemetery with a memorial wreath for the holiday season as part of the National Wreaths Across America Day observance. Family members and other local residents will meet at 10 a.m.
Reny Rsyhule, of Columbia, Maine, unloads hundreds of wreaths from his semi-truck, preparing for National Wreaths Across America Day this weekend. Volunteers will meet at the Albany Cemetery at 10 a.m. to start the event.

25 entries tallied in Christmas parade

OnSaturday,Nov.30,downtown Albany’s Main Street was lined with spectators eager to experience the annual Albany Lighted Christmas Parade, hosted by the Albany Chamber of Commerce. This year’s parade featured over 25 entries, with floats and participants showcasing an abundance of holiday cheer.
The Fandangle’s “big train” pulls the steam-powered calliope in one of th 25 entries in the Chamber Christmas parade. The parade, held last Saturday night, traditionally ushers in the holiday season in Albany. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

Tour of Homes

The Albany PTO will host its annual Christmas Parade of Homes on Sunday, December 8, from 3 to 5 p.m., with a new addition this year – a Christmas Tour Luncheon preceding the tour.
Michaela Smith, who will open her home to visitors on Sunday afternoon, is one of five homeowners on the Albany PTO’s 2024 Christmas Parade of Homes. The holiday tour will be preceded by a chili and stew luncheon at the AJSH cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A shuttle bus will be available free of charge. David Wall er / Albany News

New appraiser hired by SCAD

Albany resident Adam Ray has been hired as appraiser by the Shackelford County Appraisal District, according to an announcement by interim chief appraiser Richard Petree.
Appraiser Adam Ray looks over properties during the first few days of his new duties at the Shackelford County Appraisal District office. Ray has been an Albany resident since 2020. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

Shackelford 150 book available

The book commemorating Shackelford County’s 150thanniversary, Prairie Land Legacy: 150 Years of Shackelford County, is now available. The book, which honors the rich history of the county, was printed by HV Chapman and Sons in Abilene.
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Wildfire conference set

TheTexasA&MAgriLife Disaster, Assessment and Recovery unit will conduct a Wildfire Mitigation and PreventionConference9:00 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec.
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Albany to honor veterans

Albanywillonceagain honor veterans buried at the Albany Cemetery with a memorial wreath for the holiday season as part of the National WreathsAcrossAmerica Day observance. Local volunteers, including familymembers, will gather on Saturday, Dec.
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