In celebration of Ellen Webb’s 98th birthday on July 9, her family has established the endowed Sam and Ellen Webb Albany Heritage Scholarship.

Shana and Ronnie Loftis are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, KaCee Roberts, to Kyle Beck of Abilene.

By Melinda L. Lucas Organizers at Closet Angels are planning a Back to School Bash next month on Saturday, Aug. 10, according to coordinator Lori Reames, with food, prizes, and fun along with great back-to-school clothing.

By Kathy Thomson ResourceCare’s 19th annual Summer Day Camp began on Monday, July 8, and at least 165 campers are registered to participate over the course of the next three weeks, with at least 40 student workers and volunteers properly trained to help staff members keep an eye on the children.

By Donnie A. Lucas Recent college graduates often want to travel and see the world after years of hitting the books. Dreams of sun and sand, or backpacking across continents – especially Europe – come to mind.

By Nolan Davis As the school year rapidly approaches, parents need to make sure that their children are registered and equipped for the coming school year, while school staff members must ensure that the school is ready for all the new students.

By Kathy Thomson ResourceCare summer day camp is scheduled to get underway next week and will take place weekdays from July 8 through July 26. According to program assistant Ragan Riley, there is one very important change from previous years that parents need to know about.

By Kathy Thomson The 81st anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle officially concluded around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, with the traditional singing of “Prairie Land” by the entire cast, and some of the organizers were already looking forward to next year’s production.

By Melinda L. Lucas With two new teachers hired during a special session earlier this week, all vacancies with Albany ISD are now filled, according to superintendent Jonathan Scott.

By Nolan Davis There will be no Chamber of Commerce lunch this Friday, July 5, since it’s the day after the Independence Day holiday. “We will start back with the Chamber lunches when we meet at the Ice House on July 12 at 12:00 noon,” said Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.