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Local blood drive set Thursday

8 years ago By Albany1

A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany this afternoon, July 5, and Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

3-week Day Camp to start next Monday

8 years ago By Albany1

By Kathy Thomson ResourceCare Summer Day Camp staff is preparing for the upcoming three-week event that starts next Monday, July 9, and there is still room for more children to be included.

OJAC to host teacher workshops

8 years ago By Albany1

By Kathy Thomson The first of four Region 14 teacher workshops hosted by the Old Jail Art Center this summer will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13.

Local ranch hosts ChinaAid family camp

8 years ago By Albany1

By Kathy Thomson Thirty-five children from China and North Korea have spent the last week at Stasney’s Cook Ranch in Albany enjoying some rest and relaxation at a family retreat sponsored by ChinaAid.

ChinaAid shares stories of persecution

8 years ago By Albany1

Several stories of family members persecuted by their governments are shared by ChinaAid staff member Rebecca Isaacs. Zhang Haitao Zhang Haitao was 44 when he was taken away by the Xinjiang National Security Bureau on June 26, 2015.

Lightning starts multiple wildfires

8 years ago By News Staff

The thunderstorm that produced a spectacular light show across the night sky last Saturday produced very little rain in the immediate area, but has been blamed for igniting at least six grass fires in Shackelford County. Merrick Davis Fire

Final shows set this weekend, tickets available

8 years ago By News Staff

The final two performances of the 2018 Fort Griffin Fandangle will take place this weekend, wrapping up the 80th anniversary edition of the show. Good seats are still available for both of the final two shows including a very limited number of box seats as of Monday evening.