By Jillian Lucas Juggling performances, American Ninja Warrior  members, fireworks, ga-ga ball, ropes course,  archery,  and ziplining were just a handful of the activities that local kids got to experience while participating in a fun week at camp.

By Sidney Bartee Organizers at Closet Angels are planning a Back to School Bash on Thursday, July 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. “We are so excited to be able to continue hosting this event,” director Lori Reames said. “We had a great turnout back in 2019, with lots of door prizes.

By Donnie A. Lucas High school athletes planning to participate in football, volleyball and cross country have only 10 days of summer left before the start of two-a-day workouts on Monday, Aug. 2.

The Albany Athletic Booster Club met on July 12 to discuss plans for the annual Hamburger Supper and other fall events. The annual event will be held at the Bank Park on Aug. 9 at 6:00 p.m. The meal includes a hamburger, drink, chips, and ice cream for $8.

By Donnie A. Lucas While the boys are finishing their summer conditioning program today, the girls program will still offer sessions through next Thursday, July 29. The girls conditioning and sport specific training picked up last Monday after a two-week break and will continue through next week.

By Jillian Lucas The echoes of chants and cheers will be heard throughout the high school campus as Cubs Cheer Camp is set to begin Monday, July 26.  Camp will be held at the AHS gym from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 26 to July 28. Campers who are pre-registered are guaranteed a cheer shirt.

By Jillian Lucas Moran ISD enrollment packets will be available after Aug. 2, according to school officials. All students planning to attend Moran schools in the upcoming year will need to stop by the MISD office to pick up an enrollment packet. “Meet the Teacher” will be held on Thursday, Aug.

By Jillian Lucas A new Junior FFA organization is being established in Moran for the 2021-2022 school year. Moran FFA advisor and agricultural science teacher Minnie Denson will be heading up the program.

Hugh Frank Lowe, of Albany, passed away July 6, 2021 at Hendrick Medical Center.  He was born Aug. 16, 1933 in Palo Pinto to Lester and Wilma Couger Lowe. At the age of six, he moved to Albany with his mom and stepdad Talbert Crow. He attended Albany schools and graduated from AHS in 1950.

By Jillian Lucas FEMA has officially added Shackelford County to the list of areas eligible for Individual Assistance following February’s winter storm, with storm victims able to apply online or at a special time to be scheduled in the next few weeks.