By Sam WallerSummer conditioning for all incoming seventh through 12th grade Albany student-athletes will begin Monday, June 13 and continue four days a week into July.Summer workouts are regulated by UIL rules.Boys summer sessions will be from 7:00 a.m. to about 8:30 a.m.

By Melinda L. LucasStudents at Nancy Smith Elementary School participated in the annual track meet held all day Monday, May 23, with results kept in many of the third through sixth grade competitions.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD began conducting summer school classes Tuesday, June 7 for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.Summer classes will continue 8:30-11:30 a.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through June 30.Moran superintendent Dr.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Dance Theatre Company will present “Home Again” this Saturday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium.The performance is free to the public and will include about 110 dancers from Albany and four surrounding communities.

By Melinda L. LucasDozens of local scholarships were presented to members of the Albany High School Class of 2022 during commencement exercises held in the Albany High School gymnasium before a large crowd of friends and relatives last Friday, May 27.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour will start Tuesday, June 7, and run every Tuesday morning through the end of the month.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 tests increased to nine last week, more than doubling the number of cases reported by the two local health clinics the previous week.

By Melinda L. LucasDallas artist Colette Cope­land was busy this week putting together a multi-faceted installation in the upstairs galleries of the Old Jail Art Center, joining the staff of the local museum as they prepare for this weekend’s opening of three summer exhibitions.

By Donnie A. LucasThe opening sound of the bugle call marking the first of four performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is just over two weeks away, with ticket sales and rehearsals now in full swing.Fandangle office manager Jamie Parsons said that ticket sales for May are up from a year ago.

By Donnie A. LucasAfter graduating last Friday night, members of the Albany High School Class of 2022 celebrated at the annual Project Graduation event that started and ended at The Feed Store.