By Sam WallerFans of Albany Lions and Lady Lions athletics will get to meet members of fall sports teams for football, volleyball, and cross country Monday, Aug. 8 at the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Ice Cream Supper at the Bank Park.Food will be served at 6:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerHouses for Healing is constructing a tiny house to serve Shackelford County residents who need a place to stay while receiving medical care in Abilene.

By Sam WallerFour Moran faculty members took part this week in a workshop on self care for educators.

By Sam WallerThe Albany City Pool will close for the summer after Sunday, July 31, but will remain available for parties already booked, according to manager Meghan Walser.“We will have normal pool hours until then,” Walser said. “We do have private parties scheduled for Aug. 7 and Aug. 17.

By Melinda L. LucasA fire reported after midnight on Tuesday completely destroyed several mobile homes on property thought to be that of Johnny Novian or members of his family.Albany Volunteer Fire Chief Travis Gardenhire said that a call came in about 12:30 a.m.

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By Sam WallerResourceCare’s Day Camp was brought to an early end as a wave of ­COVID-19 cases last week forced the cancellation of the program’s second week.“We had a great week, but unfortunately ­COVID hit,” ResourceCare’s Ragan Riley said.

By Donnie A. LucasWhile the dog days of summer usually span from July 3 until Aug. 11, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, the period of oppressive summer heat got a big head start this year.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter satisfactorily completing a 90-day trial period, Brandi Green’s employment as Shackelford County Hospital District administrator was extended during a regular board meeting on Monday, July 18.

Dax Neece of Albany graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Management at Abilene Christian University’s May 2022 commencement.Neece, an Albany High School graduate, is the son of Kim Neece Fuentes and the late Doug Neece.