Tyler Beard of Albany has been named to the President’s List at Tarle­ton State University in Stephenville for the 2022 spring semester. To earn a spot on the President’s List, students must attend class full-time and achieve a semester GPA of 4.0.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive test results for COVID-19 dropped to just three patients last week, reversing a trend of growing numbers three weeks prior.

By Sam WallerDeadline for submissions to Albany Study Club’s annual Quilt Show is Friday, June 10.The Quilt Show will be held the two Fridays and Saturdays during Fandangle, June 17-18 and 24-25, at the Whitney Theatre.The show is free to the public and will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerShackelford County EMS will offer an EMT course beginning Thursday, June 30.Classes will be held 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. each Tuesaday and Thursday at the Shackelford County EMS Building located at 840 Gregg St. in Albany.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members Riley Reames and Faith Fry combined for 11 quality awards, including four blue ribbons, for their submissions to the Texas 4-H Photography Contest.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour got underway Tuesday, June 7 with a visit from the Albany Volunteer Fire Department.The program continues from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.  on Tuesday mornings through the end of the month.

By Donnie A. LucasLocal residents are invited to a free concert by the Houston Boychoir next Thursday, June 16 at the Aztec Theater.The special performance is hosted by Dr. Richard Stasney and the Stasney Cook Ranch starting at 7:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasA wide variety of activities will be offered in Albany during the last two Fridays and Saturdays in June to help entertain the crowds of visitors coming to town for the Fort Griffin Fandangle.

By Melinda L. LucasThe next family festival at the Old Jail Art Center is planned on the first Saturday of the Fandangle season, June 18, celebrating sunshine.The free event will be held from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m., with activities mostly in the Marshall R.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal businesses and residents are encouraged to join with patriots across the United States next Tuesday, June 14 in the annual cele­bration of Flag Day.