By Sam WallerTwo Albany teens are again taking part in the Texas Brigades programs.Riley Reames attended the North Texas Buckskin Brigade camp after taking part in the Ranch Brigade and Bobwhite Brigade camps the past two years.

By Sam WallerWhat started as a class fundraising project and went on to gain a certain notoriety on the local art scene gained a new home earlier this year.In January, Albany’s Jennifer Carlile took possession of a sculpture created more than 50 years ago by her late father, Steve Carlile.

With heartfelt gratitude and thankfulness, we appreciate the support we lovingly received from each and every one through prayer, visits, friendships, phone calls, cards, meals, flowers, smiles, hugs, and attendance in celebrating the life of our beloved Maxine Moore.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H’s Summer STEAM program took this week off in observance of the Fourth of July holiday, but starts another five-week stretch next week.The program will resume a 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at The Feed Store.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Debbie Hamilton has been recognized for her efforts as a substitute teacher as one of four May Employees of the Month selected by Education Management & Staffing Solution (ESS).

By Melinda L. LucasParents are reminded to stop by the Albany News office to pick up photo packets of players in various spring and summer sports leagues.Individual and group pictures of graduating seniors have also arrived and are ready for pickup.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual summer children’s story hour program shifted to Wednesdays this week as the calendar switched to July.

By Donnie A. LucasAfter releasing preliminary results for the five End-of-Course exams administered to high school students last month, the Texas Education Agency has now posted individual results for most students.The scores have been loaded to TEA’s parent portal accessible at www.texasassessment.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2023 marching season on Monday, July 24 in the band hall with rehearsals for the percussion section including the pit crew.The percussionists who stand on the sideline, as known as the pit, will meet 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s 2022 Annual Drinking Water Report showed one violation, the city’s first in some time.Albany water superintendent Michael Graham said the violation occurred Sept. 8 when an equipment failure prevented testing for chlorine dioxide and chlorite.