By Sidney Bartee The Old Jail Art Center is hosting a Family Festival “Critter Corral” this Saturday afternoon, with everyone invited to attend the free event and encouraged to visit the other exhibits on display at the museum.

By Jillian Lucas ResourceCare Summer Day Camp is less than one month away, and sponsorships are still needed to help provide a successful event. Ragan Riley, one of the camp directors, explained that funding is down this year. “We still need sponsors and monetary donations,” Riley said.

By Jillian Lucas Pets of all shapes, colors, and sizes are welcome at the annual Fandangle Pet Parade Saturday, June 26  beginning at 10:00 a.m. The parade will take place at the Bank Park with prizes awarded for Best Dressed, Most Creative, Most Unique Pet, and Best Fandangle Costume.

By Sidney Bartee Special activities continue in Albany throughout Friday and Saturday before the final two performances of the 2021 Fandangle.

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.