By Melinda L. Lucas In 1962, when Shirley Welch Caldwell first moved with her husband Clifton to Shackelford County, where his family had deep roots, there was little evidence of the importance her presence would eventually have on the community and even on the entire state.

By Sandy Morris With a little over one week away, Fandangle parade organizers Ragan Riley and Shannon Leech are encouraging local businesses, organizations, and individuals to submit their 2021 entries.  This year’s 83rd anniversary parade is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.

By Sandy Morris Various activities will  take place in Albany during the last two Fridays and Saturdays in June to coincide with the annual influx of visitors coming to town for the Fort Griffin Fandangle.

By Sandy Morris The staff at the Old Jail Art Center has three new exhibits scheduled to begin in June, as well as a couple of other upcoming events during the Fandangle season.

By Sandy Morris After opening its doors informally a few weeks ago, the Senior Citizens Activity Center will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11. The event is open to the public and will  honor the late Rodney Alexander and his family.

By Sandy Morris Local businesses and residents are encouraged to join with patriots across the United States next Monday, June 14 in the annual cele­bration of Flag Day.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual community-wide clean-up day on Saturday, June 12.

By Sandy Morris Local cowboy Will LeMay finished his eighth grade year by winning big at the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Region 3 competition and earning a trip to the state finals.

By Sandy Morris Recent Albany High School graduate Addie Beth Denton will compete at the Texas High School Rodeo Finals scheduled for Sunday, June 6 to Saturday, June 12 at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene.  This will be Denton’s fourth year to qualify for the THSR state finals.

By Sandy Morris The Albany High School Class of 2020 has a surplus of money in last year’s  class activity fund that has been divided between the 42 seniors from the class. Class parent Susie Beard said the money can be picked up at the AHS office from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..