By Melinda L. LucasSwimmers are reminded that the swimming pool at Webb Park will be closed on Friday and Saturday, June 30 and July 1 due to a shortage of lifeguards, according to information from Albany City Hall.“Because of various conflicts, we just don’t have enough workers to cover those two...

By Melinda L. LucasThis week’s Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting will be held at usual at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 30 at the Icehouse, but there will be no luncheon on Friday, July 7 because the Icehouse Restaurant will be closed that week.According to Chamber manager Brandi Lehew, Chamber...

By Sam WallerBrian Chapman won the raffle conducted by the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s raffle for a custom football signed by members of the Albany Lions 2022 state championship.Chapman is an uncle of Cole Chapman, quarterback of the championship team and one of the signatories.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany’s Summer SONshine program wrapped up its four-week run Wednesday, June 28.The program, for children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade, offers Bible study, music, crafts, games, and field trips.“We’ve had fun helping kids not just have...

By Sam WallerA total of 17 Albany and Moran students attended the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Summer Camp at HSU last week.The camp, held Monday-Friday, June 19-23 at Hardin-Simmons University, drew 400 youth.Among the attendees were 12 students from Albany, five from Moran, and another 12...

By Sam WallerA group of approximately 30 Shackelford County 4-H members and their families took down seating at Prairie Theater on Sunday, June 25, following the final 2023 performance of the Fort Griffin Fandangle.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said the 4-Hers were rewarded for...

By Melinda L. LucasWith a Saturday, July 1 deadline coming up fast, parents need to get their 6-12 year olds signed up for the  Old Jail Art Center children’s summer workshops.The traditional Cultural Connections Camp, which is centered on Egypt this year, will be offered both on-site and virtually...

By Sam WallerAlbany High School cheerleaders earned a number of awards, including three all-American selections last week during a home camp conducted by the National Cheer Association.The camp was held Monday-Wednesday, June 19-21 at the auxiliary gym.

By Sam WallerThe Local Exchange will be closed until further notice due to the heat, according to director Lori Reames.Reames said the facility has no air conditioning to combat the triple-digit temperatures blanketing the area, and staff will be taking vacation.Reames said the ministry could have...

By Sam WallerVolunteers from First Baptist Church of Albany are once again donating their time and labor as part of an annual mission trip to Del Rio.The six-member team of Sue Brown of Breckenridge and local residents Ricky Davis, Shane Fields, Nan Herrell, John Ross Reames, and Kyle Viertel...