By Melinda L. LucasAfter holding the required public hearing prior to their 9:00 a.m. session, Shackelford County commissioners adopted the proposed budget and tax rate at a meeting on Monday, Sept. 26.

By Donnie A. LucasThis Friday is the deadline for organizations that plan to apply for 2023 funding from the Albany Chest.Applications need to be finished and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 30.

By Sam WallerFor the second year in a row, Shackelford County 4-H will have a Texas 4-H Ambassador.Faith Fry has been selected as a statewide Equine Ambassador. Last year, Johnnie Hise served as a Fashion Ambassador.

By Donnie A. LucasVaccinations for this year’s variant of the flu virus began locally at the Shackelford County Health Clinic last Monday, with ResourceCare starting to provide shots on Monday, Oct. 3.ResourceCare will also host a flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasTwo new members were elected to the Senior Citizen Board for a total of 10 directors after being nominated by fellow members and guests at a meeting on Sept. 16.New board members are Don Hare – county liaison and Anita Jackson – reporter/information officer.

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association is set for Tuesday, Oct. 11 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of new ­COVID-19 cases reported last week stayed steady at four positive tests for the third consecutive week.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany FFA chapter has elected officers for the 2022-2023 school year and has already started working on a number of community projects.“We installed officers, and the kids have been busy working on projects to help out around town,” Albany FFA sponsor Chris Beard said.

By Donnie A. LucasNominees and other class royalty were selected last week for Albany High’s homecoming set for Friday, Oct. 14.The traditional “big” homecoming celebration held by the Albany Ex-Students Association and the high school will kick off with a parade at 5:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerPumpkins will be on parade and for sale Saturday, Oct. 1 when Bethel Assembly holds its annual The Patch fall celebration at Bank Park.The pumpkin market will open at 10:00 a.m. and last until the pumpkins sell out. Proceeds will benefit Bethel Assembly community ministries.