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Grease Worms raise funds for camp

1 year ago By Melinda L. Lucas

A team of three Albany residents will be on the road again to Luckenbach and a host of other European Texas destinations this week as they have a little fun and at the same time raise money for Buffalo Gap’s Camp Able, a mission to cultivate healthy, independent living for peope with special needs through skillsbased training and equine therapy. Along with two dozen or more other teams, the Albany group will start out on their 48-hour Buffalo RunAdventure about 6:00 p.m.

Quilts needed for Fandangle display

1 year ago By Ginger Bartee

Entriesarebeingsought for the annual Quilt Show hostedbytheAlbanyStudy Club and will be displayed at the Whitney Theatre on Fandangle performance days. Quilts on loan for the show should be taken to the Shackelford County Library during business hours.

150 King, Queen to be presented at parade

1 year ago By Donnie A. Lucas

The Shackelford 150 committee is accepting nominations for a king andqueentobepresented on a float in the annual Fandangle Parade on Saturday, June 22 in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the county in 1874.

Story hour held each Tuesday

1 year ago By Ginger Bartee

Shackelford County Library’s annual story hour began Tuesday and will continue every Tuesday until June 25. Organizer Janna Ledbetter said the program not only gives children access to reading material andfamiliarizesthemwith the local library but also offers fun and educational activities each week.

Tickets selling quickly

1 year ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Tickets continue to sell wellforthesummerperformances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle set for June 21-22 and June 28-29. “Both Saturday night performances are over the 50percentmark,”Fandangle office manager Jamie Parsons said.

Pat Green to perform twice

1 year ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Friday, Saturday A few tickets still remain available for the first of two local performances by legendary Texas Country artist Pat Green on June 7 and 8 at the Aztec Theater. Seats for the second performance on Saturday, June 8 sold out weeks ago, but tickets can still be purchased online for Friday.

Entries needed for annual parade

1 year ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Local groups, families, and individuals are being encouraged to submit entries in the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle parade set for Saturday, June 22. The parade will roll throughdowntownAlbany, circle the courthouse, and passbythedowntownarea a second time before ending in the parking lot at the Robert Nail football field.

City-wide cleanup scheduled June 8

2 years ago By Ginger Bartee

The Albany Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteerstohelpwiththis year’s community-wide cleanup day scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Volunteers should meet at the Depot at 8:30 a.m.

Through the Dark

2 years ago By Ginger Bartee

Dark Albany Dance Theatre will present its annual recital Saturday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Albany High School Auditorium.

Action delayed Tuesday by trustees

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

TheAlbany school board met in special session on Tuesday eveningtoconsiderSuperintendent Jonathan Scott’s contract, along with possible action items that included “accept resignations and hire personnel.” Following about three hours in closed session, the board recessed the meeting until 2:00 p.m.onWednesdaypendingthe receipt of legal documents from the district’s attorney. No action was taken on any agenda items prior to recessing the meeting, but there was an indication that there would be action taken once the meeting reconvened on Wednesday.

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