By Sam Waller The Albany Chamber of Commerce will not hold itsweeklyluncheonFriday, July 5 as the Icehouse Restaurant will be closed over the holiday weekend. Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said lunches will resume Friday, July 12 at the Icehouse.

Chloe Daugherty of Albany was named to theAbilene Christian University Spring 2024 Dean’s Honor Roll. Daugherty is a sophomore majoringinChildand Family Services.

ShackelfordCounty4-H concluded its summer entrepreneurship program Thursday, June 27 with more than a dozen club members selling items in a marketsetupatBankPark. A total of 16 club members erected stands to sell individual items after two weeks of group projects.

To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT)is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state.

Shackelford County’s Gage Burton attended a Texas Brigades camp in June, continuing a string of local youth to participate in the Brigades program. Burton, who will be a home-schooled seventh grader this fall, attended the South Texas Ranch Brigade, held Sunday-Thursday, June 23-27 at Duval County Ranch near Freer.

A variety of pets were pranced around in front of a crowd at the Bank Park Saturdayduringtheannual Fandangle Pet Parade. Winners were named in several categories, with first place receiving $25 in AlbanyBucks,secondplace earning$15,andthirdplace receiving $10.

The Cubs Cheer Camp offers youngsters a taste of what it takes to be Albany Lions cheerleader, complete with a public performance. The camp is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, July 29-31.

Students in grade 8-12 who are planning to be members of the Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2024 marching season on Monday, July 22 in the band hall with rehearsals for the percussion section including the pit crew. The band has a new director and assistant director this year, but summer rehearsals will be similar to last year, according to head director Jessica Watkins.

More than 100 campers are expected at this year’s SummerDayCamp,which starts July 15 and runs through July 26. Donations are still being accepted for the annual event, which is sponsored by Shackelford County ResourceCenter.Thecamp will run two consecutive weeks this year, including Monday through Friday, July 15-19 and again July 22-26.

Pick-up dates for the July distribution of commodity foods will fall a week later than usual because of the Fourth of July holiday. According to Justice of the Peace James Breeden, who handles the program for Shackelford County, commodities will be available on Thursday and Friday, July 11-12.