By Nolan Davis

Glasstire, an online Texas visual arts magazine, recently named the Old Jail Art Center one of the best regional museums in Texas.

“It’s always nice for the museum to be recognized in any way,” said Old Jail Art Center executive director Patrick Kelly.

The article mentioned some of Glasstire’s favorite small town museums across the state of Texas, with the Old Jail Art Center on the list.

Kelly was happy with the free exposure that came with the article.

By Kathy Thomson

Distribution of the July commodity foods will not take place this week because of the July Fourth holiday.

Pick-up dates for the July distribution of the commodity food program will be on July 11 and 12.

On Thursday, July 11, certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

By Kathy Thomson

Over 30 animals including several dogs, a couple of ponies, a cow, a rabbit, and a guinea pig were entered in the annual Fandangle Pet Parade last week at the Bank Park, and all of the participants went home with a prize and/or a participation treat.

“The parade was very well attended this year,” said parade organizer Sidney Bartee. “We had more entries than we were expecting!”

The exhibitors each took their pet down the sidewalk and past the judges on Friday afternoon, and winners were awarded in each of five divisions.

By Kathy Thomson

Fandangle outfits should have already been returned, and Myra Hise asks anyone that still has a Fandangle-owned costume to turn it in as soon as possible so it can be cleaned and put away for the next show.

“I’m washing them and hanging them up, and that’s all I’m doing right now,” Hise said on Monday. “My clothes line is full.”

Myra also dropped off clothes that needed to go to the dry cleaners, but she said that she has not had time to look at all of the tags yet, to see what items are still out.

Older elementary students, as well as those in junior high and high school, are preparing for several upcoming camps being sponsored by First Baptist Church of Albany.

Pre-teen camp for fifth and sixth graders is set for next week on July 8-12, with several local students heading for Camp Copass in Denton.

The following week, on July 15-19, a large group of Albany youth will be in Glorieta, New Mexico for camp. Those signed up include both junior high and high school age.

Don’t sweat the small stuff.

We have all heard that quote, probably more than you can remember. 

I bought the book by that title, and every once in awhile, I pick it up just to remind myself...the reality is that 99 percent of our worries and panic about some things never happen. 

What a waste of energy. Here are some good ideas, just to ease the stress. 

This one I always go back to...ask yourself this question...“Will this matter a year from now?’’ (Probably not.)

By Donnie A. Lucas

Both of Albany’s Little League All-Star teams continued bracket games in the District 5 tournament last week, with the 12U team advancing to the third round and the 10U squad finishing in third place after a fifth round loss.

The two local teams both played Breckenridge teams in Albany on Tuesday, June 25 with mixed results, then the 10U players went on to play two more games later in the week.

10U Results

The 10U team beat Breckenridge 16-10.

By Nolan Davis

Albany’s 7on7 football team recently traveled to College Station, where they competed in the state tournament.

The two-day event on June 27-28 saw teams from across the state face off to crown the state champion 7on7 team.

The local players were able to go to the tournament after they went 3-0 in a qualifying tournament in Archer City earlier in the month.

By Nolan Davis

The Albany Lions football schedule had to undergo some changes after Baird dropped down to six-man football.

With Baird out of the district lineup, the only remaining teams in District 7-2A Division II are Albany, Cross Plains, Haskell, Roscoe Collegiate, and Hamlin.

The Lions will compete in two scrimmages against Coleman and Anson on Aug. 16 and 22 to start the season.

The season opener will be on Aug. 30 when the team faces off against Colorado City in Colorado City.

Two new faces on the schedule are Peaster and Menard.

By Donnie A. Lucas

Three Albany High School baseball players were named to positions on the All-Big Country Baseball Team recently, while Albany coach David Fair-child was picked Coach of the Year.

Senior Josh Dyer and sophomore Cade Neve both earned first team honors, while junior Ben West was named to a spot on the second team.

Dyer was selected for the short stop position. He finished the season with a .518 average, bringing in 23 runs on seven doubles, six triples, and four home runs.