By Melinda LucasShackelford County 4-H members earned top honors at the 2025 State 4-H Roundup and District 7 Horse Show this June, with standout performances in both horse judging and equestrian events.“Our senior horse judging team competed at State 4-H Roundup June 4.

The Shackelford County Hospital District board met Monday, June 16, to address a range of issues from board vacancies to budget planning, while also finalizing insurance renewals and authorizing a $150,000 transfer to the EMS operating account.The board officially accepted the resignation of Jo Ann...

The 87th anniversary of the  Fort Griffin Fandangle is set to open next week, with performances scheduled for June 20–21 and June 27–28 at the Prairie Theater.The annual Fandangle Parade will take place on  Saturday, June 21. Entries are still being accepted for the parade.

After a prolonged and often heated meeting marked by public outcry, board deliberations, and legal discussion, the Shackelford County Hospital District board concluded that EMS Director Mateo Millan would not continue in his role.

The Grease Worms are rolling out again—this time with the Rockies in sight and a fresh route mapped ahead.

For the second straight month, Albany found itself soaked by well-above-average rainfall. The city recorded 6.87 inches of rain in May, continuing a spring pattern of unusually wet weather across Shackelford County.

June is here, which means opening night of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is right around the corner.

With June underway, the Old Jail Art Center is preparing to launch two new exhibitions that will carry visitors through the summer months.Opening Saturday, June 7, the 2025 Summer Exhibitions feature work by Texas painter Bob Stuth-Wade and Dallas-based sculptor Saba Besier.

By Melinda L. LucasA case of rabies has been confirmed in Shackelford County, the first one in 2025, after a local resident was recently bitten by a pet cat that later tested positive for the virus, prompting public health warnings from local and state officials.

By Melinda L. LucasRegistration for the 2025 ResourceCare Day Camp has officially closed, but organizers say they are in desperate need of at least 10 more female workers – high school and college age – to help staff the two-week summer program.“We really need the help,” said programs assistant...