By Donnie A. LucasThe sound of the bugle call will once again open each performance of the 84th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle on Friday (tomorrow) at 8:30 p.m. at the Prairie Theater.

By Donnie A. LucasThe shrill tones of the calliope and the clanging of the bell on the Texas Central Express will echo down Albany’s Main Street once again on Saturday as part of the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle parade.The parade will kick toff at 5:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany council members met briefly on Monday, June 13, approving one regular agenda item to extend the city’s electrical services with Reliant another four years.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners decided to take the next step toward resurfacing of the Courthouse parking lot during a meeting on Monday, June 13, with plans to advertise for bids in the next month.

By Donnie A. LucasVisitors and locals alike will be able to partake of a variety of activities offered in Albany this weekend and next during performance dates for the Fort Griffin Fandangle.

By Sam WallerAlbany residents volunteered their time, equipment, and manpower Saturday, June 11 for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s community cleanup day.“I had a great turnout from my board, and several community people chipped in,” Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said. “We got a lot done.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive tests results for COVID-19 dropped again, with just two patients last week.County judge Bob Skelton reported Tuesday that a total of eight tests were administered for the period of June 6-10, with two positive results.

By Donnie A. LucasA free concert by the Houston Boychoir is planned for Thursday (tonight) at the Aztec Theater at 7:30 p.m.The special performance is hosted by Dr. Richard Stasney and the Stasney Cook Ranch.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club is again seeking volunteers to work its seat-cushion fundraiser during the Fort Griffin Fandangle.Albany junior high and high school athletes traditionally rent seat cushions for $1 at Fandangle performances and collect them after the show.

By Donnie A. LucasA large group of Albany students and sponsors will travel to San Diego later this month to compete in the FCCLA National Leadership Conference.The group of 12 students will attend the conference on June 29 through July 1 to either compete or present projects.