AISD board looks at facility options
The Albany school board discussed the condition of the district’s facility, focusing especially on the secondary campus Monday during the regular October meeting.
County road complaints addressed
Several residents of Pct. 1 presented complains about roads, the 2023 audit was reviewed, and the county’s technology consultant was officially changed during a regular Shackelford County commissioners session held on Tuesday, Oct.
New pecan sculpture dedicated
It was quite a birthday party for Shackelford County over the weekend, with numerous events marking the milestone 150th anniversary of the signing of a charter that officially created the county in 1874. “The 150th events all came off great,” 150 Club chairman David Waller said.
Agreement approved by city council
Most of Monday’s hourlong meeting of the Albany city council was spent comprehending and discussing a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently drafted by Shackelford County emergency management coordinator and sheriff Ed Miller and Albany VolunteerfirechiefJoel Viertelwithhelpfromcounty...
Fort hosts Living History Days
What was possibly the last Living History Days at Fort Griffin State Historic Site drew several hundred visitors Oct. 11-12..
Class of ‘74 gathers for reunion
The AHS honor Class of 1974 held its 50th reunion during the 2024 Homecoming festivities in Albany this past weekend. A total of 22 classmates and many spouses enjoyed both the homecoming festivities and the celebration of the Shackelford County 150 Anniversary during the weekend.
Safety changes made
Moran Independent School District enjoyed another quiet week, but activity will pick up soon. “Itwon’tbelongbefore we finish another six weeks,” principal Jo Hise said.
Photos ready for pickup
Parents of high school and junior high athletes are reminded that there are still many individual and team photo packages that have not been picked up, with flag football and youth cheer groups to be in the file in the near future.
Albany ex-students meet
A small group of Albany ex-students from as far back as seven decades, including Art Viertel from the Class of 1945, attended the homecoming business meeting last Saturday morning at the Feed Store.
Gala proceeds benefit fort projects
A crowd of between 200 and225gatheredatCollins Creek Ranch for the 20th annual Friends of Fort Griffin Gala, held in honor of the late Bill Cauble. The event featured “Texas performer Weldon Henson as entertainment, along with a chuck wagon meal and auction items.
