Commodities to be distributed
Pick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program provided by Shackelford County are Sept. 5-6.
Pig sale benefit set next weekend
The 38th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale is expected to be the biggest yet. The longest-running livestock sale in the U.S., which benefits Shackelford County youth who participate in the county stock show, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept.
Monthly lunch discussed
The Albany Chamber of Commerce board will continue discussingwhetherto change from a weekly luncheon meetingtoamonthly schedule at its September meeting. The Chamber will hold its regular Friday luncheons onAug.30andSept.
Registration open for garage sale
Time is nearing for the Albany Chamber of Commerce community-wide garage sale. Registration began Tuesday and will continue through Wednesday, Sept.
Oct. 7 deadline set to register for election
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election, which includes the presidential race along with several state and local elections, is Oct.
Chest applications to be available
Applications for Albany Chestfundingwillbeavailable starting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, with directors expected to set a request deadlineofFriday,Sept.27.
CareFest expected to draw crowd
The sixth annual CareFest concert sponsored by ResourceCare is taking place Saturday, and it’s not too late to buy tickets, according to Ragan Riley, organizer. “Don’t wait to get tickets at the gate,” Riley said.
Directors split on salary hike
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.
County sets date for public hearing
$ 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.
