The thunderstorm that produced a spectacular light show across the night sky last Saturday produced very little rain in the immediate area, but has been blamed for igniting at least six grass fires in Shackelford County.

The final two performances of the 2018 Fort Griffin Fandangle will take place this weekend, wrapping up the 80th anniversary edition of the show. Good seats are still available for both of the final two shows including a very limited number of box seats as of Monday evening.

Sixty-four entries, including floats, antique vehicles, wagons, horses and riders, fire trucks, and longhorns braved temperatures in the triple digits last Saturday afternoon to take part in the 2018 Fort Griffin Fandangle Parade.

The deadline for next week’s issue of The Albany News has been moved up by one full day because of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. News publisher Donnie Lucas has set the deadline for 12:00 noon on Monday, July 2 for news articles, classified ads, and display ads.

The annual Fandangle Pet Parade will take place near the Picket House at the Bank Park at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29 (tomorrow), and everyone is invited to bring their favorite pet to the parade and compete for prizes in several categories.

By Kathy Thomson Several activities are planned for this Friday and Saturday, offering an assortment of entertainment options during the day, and of course, the final two performances of the 2018 Fort Griffin Fandangle will take center stage at the Prairie Theater both evenings.

Native Americans will don brightly colored outfits inspired from those worn by their tribal ancestors and entertain visitors at the Old Jail Art Center this Saturday, June 30, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with music, dancing, and story-telling.

Tickets are still available for a local quilt raffle, and the quilt remains on display, with many other local fabric treasures, at the annual quilt show inside the Whitney Theatre.

McLennan Jones is the last of several Albany Life Scouts who have recently worked to complete the requirements to achieve the Eagle Scout award, the highest award available through the Boy Scouts of America organization.