By Melinda L. LucasA new ordinance governing occupancy of recreational vehicles (RVs) inside the Albany city limits was approved during the July 11 meeting of the Albany city council.Council members also increased water and sewer tap rates.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H elected to scrap the first session of its STEM camps this week, but Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said two other sessions are still scheduled.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2022 marching season on Monday, July 18 in the band hall with rehearsals for percussion and the pit crew.Percussionists who stand on the sideline, known as the pit, will meet 12:30-2:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerIncoming seventh graders have an opportunity to participate in a new program as part of the Community Vacation Bible School, which starts a four-day run on Sunday, July 24.Sessions for the R.O.P.E.

By Sam WallerA mission team from First Baptist Church of Albany returned Friday, July 1 from a weeklong mission trip to Del Rio.This year’s trip was dedicated to Dinty Bowman, who has headed up FBC mission trips for the last couple of decades.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 tests is continuing to be steady over the last two weeks as the newer variant of the virus affects local residents.A total of 14 positive results were reported by county judge Bob Skelton for the period of June 27 through July 8.

By Sam WallerThe Little Cubs Cheer Camp and junior high cheerleader camp are set for Monday through Wednesday, July 25-27.Ages for the Little Cubs Cheer Camp is three years old up to incoming sixth grade students.Sessions will be 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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

By Donnie A. LucasThat’s a wrap, as they say.The props, costumes and paraphernalia for the 84th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle have been packed up and stored away, marking the end of another successful season, according organizers.

By Sam WallerResourceCare’s 24th year of Summer Day Camp kicks off a two-week run Monday, July 11.“We’re expecting to have a great time,” Resource Care’s Mindy Ary said.Day Camp is free to all registered children from age 3 and potty trained to sixth grade.