By Melinda L. Lucas A disaster declaration was ratified at Monday’s meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners in hopes that state or federal funding will be available to help repair flood-damaged county roads.

By Sandy Morris One year ago, Shackelford County looked very different with the effects of COVID being seen in every public venue and with many traditional events being cancelled. Fast forward a year,  and for the most part, it’s business as usual for the majority of Albany.

By Sandy Morris The Fort Griffin Fandangle starts tomorrow, and special activities in Albany will begin several hours before the bugler sounds the opening of the Friday and Saturday night shows.

By Sandy Morris Visitors to the Fandangle will have an added attraction to visit this year with the Easy Does It Pop-Up Art Show. The event will feature new works by Austin-based artist Calhan Hale and Albany native/Denton-based George Kelly.

Max Balliew, son of Tim and Candy Balliew of Albany, was named to the President’s list of Tarleton State University for the spring 2021 term. To be on the President’s list is one of the highest honors Tarleton confers on full-time students who earned a 4.0 grade point average.

By Donnie A. Lucas Preliminary results of the spring STAAR testing administered to local students are not official yet, but school officials said parents should be able to see results within a week or two through the Texas Education Agency’s parent portal.

Albany High School graduate Jackson Chapman has been awarded the Nancy and Ted Paup Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship. This scholarship fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Abilene.

By Sandy Morris The famous handmade tracker organ at the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church in Albany will again be the main attraction when the church opens its doors to Fandangle visitors.

By Sandy Morris First Baptist Church has several activities planned for the summer. Every Sunday night starting at 6:00 p.m., the church will sponsor Summer Sundays at the Bumguardner home. Adults will have a Bible study while kids swim followed by dinner.

By Sandy Morris The Kingdom Man and Promise Keepers June rally will be held starting at 6:00 p.m. at Solid Rock Camps in Eastland on Friday, June 18, and all men from Albany and Shackelford County are invited to attend.