By Jillian Lucas ResourceCare’s fundraising event CareFest 2021 is set to take the stage on Aug. 28 featuring nine well-known musicians and bands. Organizers are anticipating that tickets will sell out soon and are encouraging local residents to purchase theirs quickly.

By Sidney Bartee A positive case of rabies was recently reported to the Shackelford Sheriff’s Office, with the animal discovered and captured on the edge of Albany’s city limits near the golf course.

By Jillian Lucas FEMA has changed the Individual Assistance  requirements for Shackelford County and other Texas residents to file a claim following February’s winter storm.

By Donnie A. Lucas Parents of both returning and new students planning to attend Albany schools are urged to use the online registration portal that opens Monday, July 26.

By Melinda L. Lucas The rendering plant just outside the eastern Albany city limit continued to dominate discussion at the July 12 meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners, although there was action on a couple of other important items.

By Jillian Lucas Albany cheerleaders spent three days together recently in a “home” cheer camp, with several earning All-American honors, and they are now getting ready for an upcoming event for younger girls.

By Sandy Morris The City of Albany received a sales tax allotment of $35,973.14 from the state in June. The amount is down 1.15 percent from the $36,394.22 payment received in June 2020. Payments to date for the 2021 year to the city of Albany are $230,247.46, down by 2.

By Sidney Bartee The deadline to sign up for the Old Jail Art Center children’s summer workshops is tomorrow, July 9, in order  to have time for materials to be mailed. This year, workshops are being held virtually for students in first through sixth grade.

By Sidney Bartee Community Vacation Bible School will begin Sunday, July 25 and end on Wednesday, July 28. Volunteers from several local churches are helping with the event, which is sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance and hosted this year by First Baptist Albany.

By Jillian Lucas The 3rd annual County Line Clear Fork Cook-off and Music Festival  is set to take place Aug. 6-7 in Woodson, with several local grillers already planning to participate. Proceeds of this event will benefit Shriners Children’s Hospital.