By Kathy Thomson Fandangle outfits should have already been returned, and Myra Hise asks anyone that still has a Fandangle-owned costume to turn it in as soon as possible so it can be cleaned and put away for the next show.

Older elementary students, as well as those in junior high and high school, are preparing for several upcoming camps being sponsored by First Baptist Church of Albany.

Don’t sweat the small stuff. We have all heard that quote, probably more than you can remember.  I bought the book by that title, and every once in awhile, I pick it up just to remind myself...the reality is that 99 percent of our worries and panic about some things never happen.

By Donnie A. Lucas Both of Albany’s Little League All-Star teams continued bracket games in the District 5 tournament last week, with the 12U team advancing to the third round and the 10U squad finishing in third place after a fifth round loss.

By Nolan Davis Albany’s 7on7 football team recently traveled to College Station, where they competed in the state tournament. The two-day event on June 27-28 saw teams from across the state face off to crown the state champion 7on7 team.

By Nolan Davis The Albany Lions football schedule had to undergo some changes after Baird dropped down to six-man football. With Baird out of the district lineup, the only remaining teams in District 7-2A Division II are Albany, Cross Plains, Haskell, Roscoe Collegiate, and Hamlin.

By Donnie A. Lucas Three Albany High School baseball players were named to positions on the All-Big Country Baseball Team recently, while Albany coach David Fair-child was picked Coach of the Year.

By Nolan Davis Both Albany High School gyms at will be closed next week as the floors undergo maintenance. “The gyms will be closed next week from Monday, July 8, to Friday, July 12,” said athletic director Ryder Peacock.

By Nolan Davis The Old Jail Art Center will be hosting four Region 14 teacher workshops during the month of July, with the first one scheduled for Friday, July 12. All four of the programs will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with breakfast and snacks provided.

By Kathy Thomson Nine Shackelford County 4-H members are headed to an overnight camp this week, according to the local sponsor.  “This year’s 4-H Camp is July 11-12 at Buffalo Gap,” said extension agent Michaela Bradford.