By Donnie A. LucasA variety of pets were marched around at the Bank Park Saturday during the annual Fandangle Pet Parade.Winners were named in four categories, with each receiving $25 in Albany Bucks to be spent at local participating stores.“We had a good turnout,” coordinator Laci Cook said.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour wrapped up its June schedule Tuesday, June 27.The program will shift to 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  on Wednesdays starting July 5 and continue as long as attendance warrants, organizer Janna Ledbetter said.The program is designed...

By Sam WallerThe second installment of the Big Country Beef Cattle Improvement Series will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29 (today), at Double Deuces Event Venue in Clyde.The topic for the program, hosted by the Callahan County extension service, is Stock Pond and Water Management.“The main...

After Albany’s emergency siren went off on two consecutive days earlier this month, Volunteer Fire Chief Joel Viertel felt it would be a good time to remind local citizens of what the signals mean.The severe weather warning, which consists of a constant wail three minutes in duration, sounded about...

By Melinda L. LucasNo action was taken other than approving the minutes and bills during a brief meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors on Monday, March 20.The session was closed for half of the 40-minute time frame to discuss “EMS personnel,” but no motions were...

By Donnie A. LucasWith one of the longer list of entries in several years, the 2023 Fandangle Parade rolled through downtown Albany last Saturday before a large home crowed and several celebrity judges.The call that went out early and often for entries this year in celebration of the Fandangle’s...

By Donnie A. LucasWith two shows under their belts including one sellout, the cast and crew of the Ft. Griffin Fandangle are gearing up for the final two performances set for Friday and Saturday, June 23-24 at the Prairie Theater.Tickets are still available for both shows of the 85th anniversary...

By Melinda L. LucasTeacher pay raises were approved for those who have “topped out” on the state salary scale during the June 19 meeting of the Albany ISD school board.Trustees also heard about several staff candidates who had been interviewed, and even though some of those came with administrator...

By Donnie A. LucasPet owners will get a chance to show off a bit at the annual Fandangle Pet Parade Saturday, June 24 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Bank Park.The prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed, Most Creative, Most Unique Pet, and Best Fandangle Costume.Pet owners are encouraged to dress...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany’s municipal 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 days,” said...