By Melinda L. Lucas The hiring of several new staff members and acceptance of one resignation came toward the end of the June 21 meeting of the Albany ISD school board.

By Jillian Lucas The final two performances of the 83rd annual Fort Griffin Fandangle are set to take place this weekend with shows on Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26. Tickets are still available for both shows with limited box seat availability as well.

By Donnie A. Lucas A new Albany business located adjacent but outside of the city limits has been causing quite a stink with neighboring residents.

By Sidney Bartee Community Vacation Bible School 2021 will begin Sunday evening, July 25 and will continue through Wednesday night  July 28 at First Baptist Church Albany.  This year’s theme is “Destination Dig,” with the event sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance.

By Sandy Morris The annual summer reading program sponsored by the Albany Study Club at the Shackelford County Library continues every Monday during the month of June. Story hour is held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. every Monday and is open from two to four year-olds up to fourth graders.

By Melinda L. Lucas Although no action was taken, Albany city council members looked at the possibility of raising water rates by $1 per 1,000 gallons, which will be $2 for the minimum charge per month.

By Sandy Morris Moran’s monthly country and western musical will continue this month on Saturday, June 26 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Moran Community Center. Moran singer-songwriter M.L. “Marty” Clifford is coordinating the event, which was first held in the spring of 2019.

By Sandy Morris Local 4-H member Johnnie Hise took part in the state 4-H Fashion Show on Tuesday, June 8 in College Station.  Hise placed first on April 30 in San Angelo in her division which advanced her to the state contest.

By Sandy Morris A recent Albany High School graduate competed in the Texas High School Rodeo Association Finals that took place last week in Abilene at the Taylor County Coliseum.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Athletic Booster Club is looking for volunteers for the first fundraiser of the year. The Albany junior and senior high athletes traditionally rent seat cushions at Fandangle.