Austin Sherwood of the financial services firm Edward Jones recently received the firm’s exclusive Century Award for outstanding performance during 2018.

By Kathy Thomson The Fort Griffin Fandangle is put on by members of the Albany community and the cast typically includes many family groups, but this year one of those ensembles was a little larger than most. “Our group is 19 strong!” Melinda Musselman said. “Viva Fandangle!”

By Nolan Davis The first of four Region 14 teacher workshops hosted by the Old Jail Art Center is scheduled for Friday, July 12, with the other three being held later in July.

By Donnie A. Lucas Summer conditioning programs for both boys and girls entering grades 7-12 are in the final stretch, with the boys meeting for two more weeks while the girls are all but finished. The boys are meeting at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday until July 25.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Athletic Booster Club’s annual kick off meeting for the upcoming school year will take place on Monday evening, July 15, at 6:00 p.m. at The Feed Store, and current members are already working on raising funds for the new school year by selling ads in the annual...

In celebration of Ellen Webb’s 98th birthday on July 9, her family has established the endowed Sam and Ellen Webb Albany Heritage Scholarship.

Shana and Ronnie Loftis are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, KaCee Roberts, to Kyle Beck of Abilene.

By Melinda L. Lucas Organizers at Closet Angels are planning a Back to School Bash next month on Saturday, Aug. 10, according to coordinator Lori Reames, with food, prizes, and fun along with great back-to-school clothing.

By Kathy Thomson ResourceCare’s 19th annual Summer Day Camp began on Monday, July 8, and at least 165 campers are registered to participate over the course of the next three weeks, with at least 40 student workers and volunteers properly trained to help staff members keep an eye on the children.

By Donnie A. Lucas Recent college graduates often want to travel and see the world after years of hitting the books. Dreams of sun and sand, or backpacking across continents – especially Europe – come to mind.