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

By Donnie A. LucasThat’s a wrap, as they say.The props, costumes and paraphernalia for the 84th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle have been packed up and stored away, marking the end of another successful season, according organizers.

By Sam WallerResourceCare’s 24th year of Summer Day Camp kicks off a two-week run Monday, July 11.“We’re expecting to have a great time,” Resource Care’s Mindy Ary said.Day Camp is free to all registered children from age 3 and potty trained to sixth grade.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the July distribution of the commodity food program  provided by Shackelford County are July 7-8.Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 7.

Albany News readers and advertisers are reminded that no newspaper will be published, either in print or online, during the week of July 4.“We will not have a July 7 issue,” said News editor Melinda Lucas.

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

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany water customers should receive a “2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report” in the next few days showing that locally treated water meets or exceeds all federal drinking water requirements.

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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 Lacy Cook said.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H is offering three days of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) camps in July, with a recent decision to lower the age requirement.Camps for incoming third through sixth graders are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.