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OJAC plans June events

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

This month’s Third Thursday at the Old Jail Art Center is set for next week on June 20, with participants creating and framing a trio of prints inspired by summer florals. Adult visitors are invited to register for the Botanical Gel Prints workshop, scheduled for 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

June 17 story hour to feature longhorns

2 years ago By Ginger Bartee

Albany, Wisconsin set All local elementary age children and visitors are encouraged to attend next week’s story hour at theShackelfordCountyLibrary, whenlonghornsand Fandangle will be featured in a Zoom session with a sister library in Albany, Wisconsin.

Greaseworms raise $ 44,000 for camp

2 years ago By Ginger Bartee

Albany’s Team Greaseworms recently completed the Nail Ranch Buffalo RunAdventureChallenge. Participating in the annual event for the fourth year, Greaseworms finished with no mechanical failures and had a fun and rewarding trip along the way.

Travel funds raised for FCCLA qualifiers

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

A group of eight students and their sponsor will travel to Seattle in a couple of weeks for the FCCLA National Conference after qualifying to compete in a pair of video contests.

WANTED: Entries for Fandangle parade

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

The annual Fandangle Parade is just over a week away, and organizers are seeking entries to make the event a success. Judging will be held in six categories with cash prizes awarded to winners, according to parade co-chairman Megaen Birdwell.

2 new exhibits to open Saturday at OJAC

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

All kinds of works illustrating Texas state parks are hung on the walls of the Old Jail Art Center this week, and Galveston artist Eric Schnell is creating “islands for discovery” in several galleries.

AISD, Scott sign retirement agreement

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Emeritus” until May 2025 Jonathan Scott, Albany ISD superintendent for the past four years, was reassigned to the position of “Superintendent Emeritus” effective May 29, 2024 and will serve in that capacity for one year until May 29, 2025, according to the terms of an agreement accepted by the...