Four members of the Albany High School Class of 2024 received scholarships from the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association during commencement exercises Friday, May 24. Graduates Braylyn Abbate, Brooklyn Abbate, Cooper Edgar, and Kolt Koemel were presented $500 scholarships in recognition of their years of participation in the county stock show.

Shackelford County Library’s annual story hour will begin Tuesday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue every Tuesday until June 25.

The City of Albany swimming pool will open Saturday, June 1 with a free Splash Day from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Company misquotes case/ printer equipment At a brief meeting on Monday, May 28, the Shackelford County commissioners approved the purchase of seven iPads along with carrying cases and printers for the voter registration office. However, there was a question about the quote issued by Hart InterCivic for the case/printer combination, and the issue will probably be revisited at the next meeting.

Organizers of the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle parade have issued the call for entries for the event set to roll through downtown area on Saturday, June 22 at 5:00 p.m. Groups, families and individuals, as well as parade sponsors who help fund prizes and trophies, are urged to sign up by filling out an entry form online or in person at the Fandangle office located in the depot building.

Tickets continue to sell wellforthesummerperformances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle set for June 21-22 and June 28-29. “Both Saturday night performances have sold the most,” Fandangle office manager Jamie Parsons said.

The annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 27 at the Aztec Theater. The service, sponsored by the Albany Lions Club, will begin at 6:00 p.

Onenewboardmember and three returning directors were sworn in near the beginning of Monday’s meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District board, followed by the election of officers. Jo Ann Estridge, who has served as president of the board for several terms, asked that her name not be considered for the office, commenting that “it’s time for some new blood.” She said that she also spoke for Mike Folsom, whohasbeenservinginthe capacity as vice president.

Jenci Chambers hired as principal Albany ISD board members approved raising teacher pay Monday, nearly doubling the amount of above state base for professional staff from $2,050 to $4,000 per year starting Sept. 1 for the 2024-25 school year.

♦ $221,000+ to be awarded Forty-seven Albany High School seniors willreceivetheirdiplomasFridaynight,May 24 in the local high school gym, marking the end of their high school careers. Scholarships totaling $221,600 will be awarded to members of the class who submitted applications and plan to further their educations.