By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H’s Summer STEAM program took this week off in observance of the Fourth of July holiday, but starts another five-week stretch next week.The program will resume a 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at The Feed Store.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Debbie Hamilton has been recognized for her efforts as a substitute teacher as one of four May Employees of the Month selected by Education Management & Staffing Solution (ESS).

By Melinda L. LucasParents are reminded to stop by the Albany News office to pick up photo packets of players in various spring and summer sports leagues.Individual and group pictures of graduating seniors have also arrived and are ready for pickup.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual summer children’s story hour program shifted to Wednesdays this week as the calendar switched to July.

By Donnie A. LucasAfter releasing preliminary results for the five End-of-Course exams administered to high school students last month, the Texas Education Agency has now posted individual results for most students.The scores have been loaded to TEA’s parent portal accessible at www.texasassessment.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2023 marching season on Monday, July 24 in the band hall with rehearsals for the percussion section including the pit crew.The percussionists who stand on the sideline, as known as the pit, will meet 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s 2022 Annual Drinking Water Report showed one violation, the city’s first in some time.Albany water superintendent Michael Graham said the violation occurred Sept. 8 when an equipment failure prevented testing for chlorine dioxide and chlorite.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School students scored above state averages in all five tested subject areas according to preliminary results recently issued for the STAAR End-Of-Course tests by the Texas Education Agency.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors made two quick motions in a special called meeting on Monday, June 26 and adjourned just 15 minutes after convening.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 85th anniversary version of the Ft. Griffin Fandangle is now history.The props, costumes, and paraphernalia for the Fandangle have been packed up and stored away, marking the end of another successful season, according to organizers.