By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School students scored above state averages in all five tested subject areas according to preliminary results recently issued for the STAAR End-Of-Course tests by the Texas Education Agency.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors made two quick motions in a special called meeting on Monday, June 26 and adjourned just 15 minutes after convening.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 85th anniversary version of the Ft. Griffin Fandangle is now history.The props, costumes, and paraphernalia for the Fandangle have been packed up and stored away, marking the end of another successful season, according to organizers.

By Donnie A. LucasThis is the final week to register for the annual summer Day Camp sponsored by ResourceCare, with 120 campers registered so far.Parents can sign up children ages three through sixth grade online through Friday, June 30.

Albany News readers and advertisers are asked to be aware of an early deadline next week, as well as the staff’s annual vacation week coming up later in July.Because the Fourth of July holiday falls on Tuesday, the usual Tuesday noon deadline is being moved back a full day to noon on Monday, July 3.

By Melinda L. LucasWith a county-wide burn ban in place and a resolution restricting the sale and use of “bottle rockets,” local emergency responders say cele-brations involving fireworks need to include safety and common sense.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral members of the local FCCLA chapter are advancing to the National conference in Denver on July 1-7, including several of the same members who won the national championship for parliamentary procedure last year in San Diego.

By Melinda L. LucasA special account has been opened at Clear Fork Bank to help the victims of last week’s tornado in Matador.Clifford Teinert, who has a good friend affected by the storm, said that monetary donations are now needed more than water, clothing, and similar items.

By Melinda L. LucasSwimmers are reminded that the swimming pool at Webb Park will be closed on Friday and Saturday, June 30 and July 1 due to a shortage of lifeguards, according to information from Albany City Hall.

By Melinda L. LucasThis week’s Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting will be held at usual at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 30 at the Icehouse, but there will be no luncheon on Friday, July 7 because the Icehouse Restaurant will be closed that week.