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Texas Lawyer Caught in Vile Plot to Bribe Pregnant Inmates for Their Children
We, as consumers of news, social media, and radio, are exposed to a lot of information daily. However, every now and then, something extraordinary captures our attention. This is one of those stories. Many people across the state, country, and world want nothing more than to have a child, and...
Eula ISD implements major upgrades with $24 million bond
EULA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Thanks to a $24 million bond, Eula Schools made improvements in response to community growth. The bond was first approved by community voters in May 2023. It is the first bond of comparable size since 2000 when voters approved a similar bond to build the new high school. Assistant Superintendent of […]
Tracking a cold front and a soaking forecast
Good morning, folks! Starting the morning with temps in the 60s to low 70s across the High Plains. One more day of temps in the 80s and 90s. Tracking cooler weather and a more active weather pattern as we approach Labor Day weekend. As of this morning, a cold front is expected to swing through […]
Moran to adopt balanced budget
The Moran Independent School District board is scheduled to meetThursday, Aug. 29 (today) to adopt the district’s budget. “Right now, I have a balanced budget for next year,” superintendent Dr. John Denson said. “I’m pretty proud of that considering Abilene just adopted a $13 million deficit.”
City proposes NNR tax rate
Albany’s city council met in special session on Tuesday to propose a tax rate, electing to go with the “No New Revenue” (NNR) rate of 49.75 cents. The council is expected to approve the rate at their next meeting on Sept. 16, but no other information was available because Monday’s session was held after the News deadline.
School to okay budget, tax rate
A special meeting is set for Friday, Aug. 30 for the Albany ISD Board of Trustees to approve the 2024-25 budget and adopt a tax rate following a mandatory hearing that is open to the public. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. The district has proposed a $7.6 million...
Articles for county history needed this week
The deadline is coming up fast to submit articles for a commemorative book that will be part of a busy Oct. 12th celebration. Brief histories of “people, businesses, and events around town” are needed by this Saturday, Aug. 31 so that committee members of the Shackelford 150 Club can edit and put them together for publication.
Albany to open season against Stamford
The Albany Lions had a hot time in the old town Thursday, Aug. 22. They also got in a little football. Despite temperatures of more than 100 degrees most of the evening, the Lions concluded the preseason by scrimmaging Early at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium. Next up is the season...
Lady Lions to host tourney
The Albany Lady Lions volleyball team endured a difficult week as continuing injury problems coincided with matches against larger schools. Albany (4-11) visitedAbilene Christian on Tuesday, Aug. 27, losing a hard-fought four-set match 20-25, 19-25, 27-25, 2628. After traveling to tournaments the last two weekends, the team will host the Albany Summer Slam to close out the tournament season.
Fall pickleball league to start Sept. 8
The Albany Pickleball League enjoyed such a successful inauguralrunthata fall league is being offered. “The summer league was so fun, said Chelsea Parsons, who organized the league with Robbyn Reid. “Everyone kept thanking us that we got it started. When we finished and took August off, everybody asked when we were starting again, so we decided to keep it going.”
First Christian to host craft day Aug. 31
First Christian Church invites anyone interested to come to the Fellowship Hall for a craft day on Saturday, Aug. 31. Brad McBee, pastor, encourages everyone to “bring a craft that you would like to do that’s safe and nontoxic.”. “Come sew, scrapbook, or diamond art with us.”. “We...
Children, adults to start fall studies
Several local churches are getting ready for upcoming fall activities and Bible studies for both students and adults, with some already underway. Albany Church of Christ kicked off Pre-K through junior high Wednesday night classes on Aug. 21. A meal will be offered each Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. for...
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