Fort Griffin State Historic Site kicks off its summer schedule Saturday, June 1 by featuring one of the site’s main attractions. The site will host Longhorn Intelligence – Campfire Stories and Cattle Handling Demonstration from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

A total of 44 members from the Albany High School Class of 2024 took part in the Project Graduation party, with most staying until the end of the all-night event. The party began at 10:30 p.m.

Tickets continue to sell fast for the first night of a two-night run featuring Pat Green on June 7 and 8 at theAztec Theater. Seats for the second performance on Saturday, June 8 have already sold out.

Four members of the Albany High School Class of 2024 received scholarships from the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association during commencement exercises Friday, May 24. Graduates Braylyn Abbate, Brooklyn Abbate, Cooper Edgar, and Kolt Koemel were presented $500 scholarships in recognition of their years of participation in the county stock show.

Shackelford County Library’s annual story hour will begin Tuesday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue every Tuesday until June 25.

The City of Albany swimming pool will open Saturday, June 1 with a free Splash Day from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Company misquotes case/ printer equipment At a brief meeting on Monday, May 28, the Shackelford County commissioners approved the purchase of seven iPads along with carrying cases and printers for the voter registration office. However, there was a question about the quote issued by Hart InterCivic for the case/printer combination, and the issue will probably be revisited at the next meeting.

Organizers of the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle parade have issued the call for entries for the event set to roll through downtown area on Saturday, June 22 at 5:00 p.m. Groups, families and individuals, as well as parade sponsors who help fund prizes and trophies, are urged to sign up by filling out an entry form online or in person at the Fandangle office located in the depot building.

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

The annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 27 at the Aztec Theater. The service, sponsored by the Albany Lions Club, will begin at 6:00 p.