Albany News readers and advertisers are reminded that no newspaper will be published, either in print or online, during the week of July 12. “We will not have a July 15 issue,” said News editor Melinda Lucas.

By Jillian Lucas ResourceCare’s 23rd year of Summer Day Camp is scheduled to begin next Monday, July 12. “Everything is set to go,” said one of the directors, Mindy Ary. “We are excited that it is finally time and can’t wait to have fun with all the kids.

The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 14, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.

By Donnie A. Lucas Statewide data for the spring 2021 STAAR testing was recently released by the Texas Education Agency, with local scores exceeding state averages in all but one grade level.

By Jillian Lucas Albany water customers should have received a “2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report” this past week showing that locally treated water meets or exceeds all federal drinking water requirements. “They were all good this go-around,” said Albany water superintendent David Bales.

By Sandy Morris The Albany High School Class of 2020 has a surplus of money in last year’s  class activity fund that is being divided between the 42 seniors from the class. Class parent Susie Beard said the money can be picked up at the AHS office from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..

By Sidney Bartee After cancellation due to COVID last year, Abilene’s Garageband Woodstock will be held this year, with an Albany native participating. The event will take place at on Saturday, July 24 at the Abilene Convention Center.

By Sidney Bartee A group of parents met last week on Monday, June 28 to elect new officers for the Albany Athletic Booster Club (AABC) and begin making plans for fall events.

By Donnie A. Lucas Local male athletes entering grades 7-12 have the chance to take part in  summer conditioning and sport specific training next week, while the girls’ program will continue on break until July 19.

By Sidney Bartee Albany band director William Vaughan has scheduled 2021-2022 summer band rehearsals for students starting July 19 for percussionists. The band camp is for all eighth through 12th grade band members.