By Donnie A. LucasWith dress rehearsal and opening night for the 84th anniversary performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle a week away, just about everyone involved in the annual outdoor production is rehearsing or preparing on a daily basis.

By Donnie A. LucasThe call is being sent out this week to local individuals, families, and organizations to help keep the tradition of the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle parade alive and well.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual spring cleanup day Saturday, June 11 in advance of the Fort Griffin Fandangle.“This is the time of year when everybody tries to make their yards along Main Street look good,” Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said.

Dinty Bowman, age 73 of Albany, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8 at First Baptist Church of Albany with John Tunnell officiating. Interment followed in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.Dinty Shawn Bowman was born Jan.

By Sam WallerVolunteers are needed for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s annual spring cleanup day on Saturday, June 11.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones invites local residents to participate in the project aimed at beautifying Albany. A meal will be provided, Jones said.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Class of 2022 held commencement ceremonies Friday, May 27 at Bulldog Field.Former Moran superintendent Danny Freeman gave the commencement address as four seniors received their diplomas as well as scholarships from the Snyder family.

By Donnie A. LucasOnly a few tickets remain for the Chris Knight concert that was rescheduled for Saturday, June 11.The event is part of the singer/songwriter series presented by Albany Live, a local non-profit organized last year to bring live musical events to Albany and the Aztec Theater.

By Sam WallerOn Wednesday, May 25, the Moran FFA banquet celebrated the accomplishments of the FFA chapter in addition to installing officers for the 2022-23 school year.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD hosted an end-of-year banquet last week at the Moran gym.On Tuesday, May 24, the school awards banquet recognized academic achievements from the school year and included a pair of special awards presented by the Moran Masonic Lodge.

By Sam WallerBefore the school year even ends, Albany coaches are making plans for the beginning of a new fall sports season.Summer conditioning for all incoming seventh through 12th graders will begin Monday, June 13, and continue four days a week into July.