While a wetter spring has eased drought conditions, Shackelford County Commissioners adopted restrictions on fireworks in the county over the Fourth of July holiday at their Monday, June 24 meeting. Commissionersadopted a resolution that prohibits the sale, detonation, ignition or any use of fireworks classified as “skyrockets with sticks” and “missiles with fins” in any portion of the unincorporated area of Shackelford County.

‘Victory or Death’ letter to be discussed Any county residents interested in knowing more or commenting for or against a request from the Alamo Letter Society to place a plaque in the Shackelford County Courthouse or on the grounds are encouraged to attend the next commissioners courtmeeting on July 8. The meetings start at 9:00 a.m., with the public forum portion at the beginning.

The Shackelford County Rural Volunteer Fire Department had a busy week last week, responding to six calls. Chief Brad Henry said five of the outbreaks occurred along a stretch of State Highway 6 between Albany and Moran.

A bomb threat to the local Brookshire’s Grocery Store was answered by at least six city and county law enforcement officers on Saturday, June 22 at about 10:30 a.m. According to Shackelford County deputy Jason Price, Brookshire’s Asset Protection department detected the threat to several Brookshire’s locations, including Albany’s store, and contacted the local dispatchers.

The Fort Griffin Fandangle Parade will rumble down Main Street, wind around the Courthouse, and come by for a second pass Saturday, showcasing a variety of colorful and sometimes loud entries. As of Tuesday, there were just over 25 entries in the parade, but organizers are urging local residents to enter and have a chance at winning a cash prize in one of several categories.

The sound of the bugle call will once again mark the opening of each performance of the 86th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle on Friday (tomorrow) at 8:30 p.m. at the Prairie Theater.

The Old Jail Art Center has a busy couple of weeks coming up with a Third Thursday Studio tonight and a special Family Festival this Saturday on the first week of Fandangle. AgroupofNativeAmerican dancers will make a return trip to the Old Jail’s courtyard on Saturday, June 29, with a free performance for Fandangle visitors and local residents.

Students at Moran ISD have one more week to complete EOC requirements as the summerschoolprogram nears its end. Principal Jo Hise said students had a two-week window that began Monday, June 17 to complete requirements.

Seven Shackelford County 4-H members came away with 17 places, including six first places, Tuesday, June 11 at the District 7 Horse Show in San Angelo. Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said horse projects are more involved than other livestock projects.