By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H is offering three days of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) camps in July, with a recent decision to lower the age requirement.Camps for incoming third through sixth graders are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Library children’s story hour will extend into July, but in a slightly different format, according to organizer Janna Ledbetter.Future sessions are scheduled for 10:30 a.m.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone. The food, cards, donations, visits, and outpouring of love and kindness shown to our family was truly heartwarming.Dinty will definitely be missed by many.Thanks and lovefrom the family ofDinty Bowman

By Donnie A. LucasA group of 14 Albany students and sponsors left Monday to travel to San Diego to compete in the FCCLA National Leadership Conference.The 12 students will attend the conference through Friday to either compete or present projects.

By Sam WallerThe Community Vacation Bible School will be held Sunday, July 24, through Wednesday, July 27, with programs for two age groups and workers from several local churches helping with classes.

By Sam WallerA team of volunteers from First Baptist Church of Albany left for Del Rio on Sunday, June 26 to help with a construction project.The group has traveled to the Del Rio area several times to help work on buildings and churches in surrounding locations.

By Sam WallerThe Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes conducted its summer Leadership Camp recently at Hardin-Simmons University with 14 attendees from Albany taking part.

Angelo State University conferred 880 undergraduate and graduate degrees during the 2022 spring commencement exercises on May 13-14 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo.Graduates include ­Sierra Price Brooks of Albany who earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Addie Beth Denton was named to the Dean’s List at Cisco College for both the fall and spring semesters.Students on the Dean’s List must have a GPA of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than a C, and be enrolled in 12 or more hours per semester.

By Sam WallerThe Moran ISD school board voted Monday, June 27 to cover insurance for district teachers for the coming year.“That’s something we can do to show our teachers we appreciate them,” Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson said, “to thank them for sticking around.