By Melinda L. Lucas Summer reading at the Shackelford County Library will continue throughout the summer instead of ending this week as initially planned.

By Melinda L. Lucas Three Shackelford County employees with several decades of county experience were recognized at Monday’s regular commissioners meeting, with plans made for a retirement reception this week.

It does seem like you see signs everywhere these days. A lot of these quotes are on T shirts. I have a Sign Wall in my den. Some of the signs are spiritual and some are just for fun.   •Here are a few for seniors...I thought growing old would take longer.

By Donnie A. Lucas Albany’s 10U and 12U Little League All-Star teams picked up wins in the first two rounds of bracket play in the District 5 All-Stars Tournament. Both teams started bracket games on Saturday, continuing Sunday despite a rain delay for one of the teams.

By Nolan Davis The Albany 7on7 team is looking to win big as they compete in the state tournament today and tomorrow in College Station. The team qualified for the state level after going 3-0 in a qualifying tournament June 7 in Archer City.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Softball Association met Tuesday, June 18 at the county library to select board members and elect officers. President Beth Roysdon and vice president Amy McDaniel were elected May 28. Remaining officers and board members were chosen last Tuesday.

By Kathy Thomson The Moran cheerleaders are raising money to help pay for uniforms and pep rally supplies, with one fundraiser behind them and at least two others in the near future. A mini cheer camp will take place at the Moran school gym from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. on July 29-31.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany 16U Senior League team had a short season due to the high school baseball playoffs, but still finished the season undefeated.

By Nolan Davis As the Fourth of July quickly approaches, Shackelford County residents are encouraged to take necessary safety precautions when celebrating and using fireworks.

By Donnie A. Lucas Summer conditioning programs for both boys and girls entering grades 7-12 are well underway at the high school campus. Head football coach Denney Faith said that about 25 to 30 boys have been attending during the last three weeks, while girls coach M.J.