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.

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.

Proposing a budget and tax rate were the most significant actions on the Shackelford County Hospital District (SCHD) agenda for Monday, Aug. 19, but they weren’t the issues that took the most time during the 1-1/2 hour session.

$ 4.78M budget proposed DuringameetingonAug.19, Shackelford County commissioners set a date for a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1 Elected officials have been working on the budget during workshopsoverthepastseveral weeks, and the proposed document was officially filed with the clerk by county judge John Viertel, who also acts as chief budget officer.