By Sam WallerA group of approximately 30 Shackelford County 4-H members and their families took down seating at Prairie Theater on Sunday, June 25, following the final 2023 performance of the Fort Griffin Fandangle.

By Melinda L. LucasWith a Saturday, July 1 deadline coming up fast, parents need to get their 6-12 year olds signed up for the  Old Jail Art Center children’s summer workshops.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School cheerleaders earned a number of awards, including three all-American selections last week during a home camp conducted by the National Cheer Association.The camp was held Monday-Wednesday, June 19-21 at the auxiliary gym.

By Sam WallerThe Local Exchange will be closed until further notice due to the heat, according to director Lori Reames.Reames said the facility has no air conditioning to combat the triple-digit temperatures blanketing the area, and staff will be taking vacation.

By Sam WallerVolunteers from First Baptist Church of Albany are once again donating their time and labor as part of an annual mission trip to Del Rio.

By Donnie A. LucasA variety of pets were marched around at the Bank Park Saturday during the annual Fandangle Pet Parade.Winners were named in four categories, with each receiving $25 in Albany Bucks to be spent at local participating stores.“We had a good turnout,” coordinator Laci Cook said.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour wrapped up its June schedule Tuesday, June 27.The program will shift to 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  on Wednesdays starting July 5 and continue as long as attendance warrants, organizer Janna Ledbetter said.

By Sam WallerThe second installment of the Big Country Beef Cattle Improvement Series will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29 (today), at Double Deuces Event Venue in Clyde.The topic for the program, hosted by the Callahan County extension service, is Stock Pond and Water Management.

After Albany’s emergency siren went off on two consecutive days earlier this month, Volunteer Fire Chief Joel Viertel felt it would be a good time to remind local citizens of what the signals mean.

By Melinda L. LucasNo action was taken other than approving the minutes and bills during a brief meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors on Monday, March 20.