Shackelford County commissioners voted Monday to table a proposed easement agreement from FiberLight, LLC regarding a 60’ x 60’ area at the Law Enforcement Center, citing errors and unresolved questions in the contract.

The offer, submitted in writing by FiberLight, outlines a one-time payment of $40,000 in exchange for an exclusive easement to install fiber infrastructure on county property for a term of 49 years. A clause also stipulates that if the agreement is not executed, the company would pay $1,000 to the county.

By Melinda L. Lucas

The City of Albany will hold its annual spring cleanup day this Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, offering residents a chance to dispose of large and small unwanted items ahead of the summer’s visitor season.

“We will have a roll-off at the Chamber parking lot and a tire trailer as well this year,” said Kenisha Lucas with City Hall. “There will be a couple of city employees there during the day on saturday to help residents get items put away accordingly.”

When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. -John 21:9 (NIV)

By Melinda L. Lucas

Albany Independent School District will host a retirement celebration Tuesday, May 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Nancy Smith Elementary School library, 741 Griffin Road, to honor four longtime educators. The public is invited to attend.

The event will recognize Pam Cope, Rick Davis, Melissa Fields and Piper Tankersley for their decades of service in education and their impact on the Albany ISD community.