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Chamber officers, directors selected

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Four board members were re-elected and another was voted in for the first time by the Albany Chamber of Commerce last Friday. As part of the annual membership meeting of the organization, the directors were elected to three-year terms by the members, followed by the board selecting officers for the coming year at the luncheon held at the Icehouse Restaurant.

7 administrative contracts renewed

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

One-year contract extensions were approved for Albany principals Ezra Chambers at Albany Junior/ SeniorHighSchooland John Gallagher at Nancy Smith Elementary School, along with other district level staff Angelyn Faith, Leigh Lowe, Xavier Perez Matthew Howard, and Ryder Peacock during a meeting of theAlbany ISD board ofdirectorsonTuesday,Feb. 20,delayedonedaybecause of a playoff game.

Blood drive moved to Monday

2 years ago By News Staff

An Albany blood drive is set for next Monday afternoon, Feb. 26.

Meal fundraiser set March 3

2 years ago By Sam Waller

Project Graduation has completed two fundraising events this month and is in the process of planning its next one. The event was started by the Albany Drug Task Forcetoprovidehighschool seniors a drug- and alcoholfree graduation party.

Thompson earns DAR award

2 years ago By Sam Waller

Moran’s Terra Thompson waspresentedherGood Citizen award from the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of theAmerican Revolution on Feb. 14 during a school assembly.

MISD judging teams compete last week

2 years ago By Sam Waller

Moran FFA students racked up the miles last week attending stock shows at San Angelo and San Antonio. Four meat judging teams competed at San Angelo on Saturday, Feb.

4500 raised so far

2 years ago By Sam Waller

$ 4500 raised so far Rings should arrive in April Approximately $4,500 has been raisedsofarbytheAlbany AthleticBooster Club in its drive to purchase a fourth monument to place in Champions Park outside Robert Nail Memorial Stadium. Last year, the Boosters raised $45,000 for three monumentshonoring Albany’s state champion football teams of 1960,1961,and2022.

NSES to observe ‘Read’ Day

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Nancy Smith Elementary students and teachers willbeabletocometoschool dressed as a favorite storybook character on March 1 in observance of National Read Across America Day. The day set aside to celebrate reading on a national levelisMarch2,held annually in conjunction with the birthday of famed children’sauthorDr.Seuss.

Catholic Fish Fry planned Friday

2 years ago By Sam Waller

Albany’s Jesus of Nazareth Catholic Church will hold its fifth annual Lenten Fish Fry starting at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Feb.

Soloists perform at contest

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Division I ratings A group of eight band students competed in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest held at Wylie High School on Saturday. Three of the soloists brought back Division I medals, with the other five all earning a Division II on a rating scale of 1 through 5.

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