By Sam WallerBrian Chapman won the raffle conducted by the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s raffle for a custom football signed by members of the Albany Lions 2022 state championship.Chapman is an uncle of Cole Chapman, quarterback of the championship team and one of the signatories.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany’s Summer SONshine program wrapped up its four-week run Wednesday, June 28.The program, for children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade, offers Bible study, music, crafts, games, and field trips.

By Sam WallerA total of 17 Albany and Moran students attended the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Summer Camp at HSU last week.The camp, held Monday-Friday, June 19-23 at Hardin-Simmons University, drew 400 youth.

By Sam WallerA group of approximately 30 Shackelford County 4-H members and their families took down seating at Prairie Theater on Sunday, June 25, following the final 2023 performance of the Fort Griffin Fandangle.

By Melinda L. LucasWith a Saturday, July 1 deadline coming up fast, parents need to get their 6-12 year olds signed up for the  Old Jail Art Center children’s summer workshops.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School cheerleaders earned a number of awards, including three all-American selections last week during a home camp conducted by the National Cheer Association.The camp was held Monday-Wednesday, June 19-21 at the auxiliary gym.

By Sam WallerThe Local Exchange will be closed until further notice due to the heat, according to director Lori Reames.Reames said the facility has no air conditioning to combat the triple-digit temperatures blanketing the area, and staff will be taking vacation.

By Sam WallerVolunteers from First Baptist Church of Albany are once again donating their time and labor as part of an annual mission trip to Del Rio.

By Donnie A. LucasA variety of pets were marched around at the Bank Park Saturday during the annual Fandangle Pet Parade.Winners were named in four categories, with each receiving $25 in Albany Bucks to be spent at local participating stores.“We had a good turnout,” coordinator Laci Cook said.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour wrapped up its June schedule Tuesday, June 27.The program will shift to 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  on Wednesdays starting July 5 and continue as long as attendance warrants, organizer Janna Ledbetter said.