Mothers Day Out to start Friday

Mothers Day Out, a ministry of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church, will officially open its preschool tomorrow, Sept. 6, for the 2024-2025 school year, according to Meg Walser who is in her fourth year with MDO and her second year as director of the school.
Mothers Day Out to start Friday

GED enrollment already underway

Enrollment for local GED classes has already started, but it is not too late to sign up, according to instructor Kenzie Fairchild Anyone interested in enrolling in the free classes must bring a photo identification and Social Security card in order to sign up.
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Pig sale looks to break record

The Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association’s First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale will continue its long history this weekend at the county show barn.
Pig sale looks to break record

School to okay budget, tax rate

A special meeting is set for Friday, Aug. 30 for the Albany ISD Board of Trustees to approve the 2024-25 budget and adopt a tax rate following a mandatory hearing that is open to the public.
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City proposes NNR tax rate

Albany’s city council met in special session on Tuesday to propose a tax rate, electing to go with the “No New Revenue” (NNR) rate of 49.75 cents. The council is expected to approve the rate at their next meeting on Sept.
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Pecan tree sculpture approved

In a multifaceted and sometimes lively meeting held Monday, Aug. 26, Shackelford County commissioners tackled issues ranging from historical sculptures to wildfire mitigation strategies, and then to coordination challenges within the local fire departments.
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AVFD to host fundraiser

The Albany Volunteer Fire Department’s Burgers and Birds fundraiser will be held Monday, Sept. 2 at the fire station at 609 Railroad St.
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