By Kathy Thomson Nine Shackelford County 4-H members are headed to an overnight camp this week, according to the local sponsor.  “This year’s 4-H Camp is July 11-12 at Buffalo Gap,” said extension agent Michaela Bradford.

Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Jacob Chapman in Shackelford County reminds farmers and landowners that FSA is hosting an informational meeting regarding the 2019 County Committee Election process on July 8, at 9:00 a.m.

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is currently accepting applications for certain practices under the continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup and will offer extensions for expiring CRP contracts. The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized CRP, one of the country’s largest conservation programs.

By Kathy Thomson The final two performances of the 2019 Fort Griffin Fandangle will take place this weekend, wrapping up the 81st anniversary edition of the show. Good seats are still available for both of the final two shows, including a very limited number of box seats as of Monday evening.

By Nolan Davis Hundreds of spectators lined the streets of downtown Albany Saturday afternoon to watch the horses, wagons, floats, antique vehicles, and longhorns take over Main Street for the 2019 Fort Griffin Fandangle Parade.

Early deadlines have been set for the next two issues of The Albany News. All news items and advertising for next Thursday’s July 4 issue will be due at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 1 rather than the usual Tuesday noon before publication.

By Kathy Thomson The Old Jail Art Center is hosting a Family Festival “Round Up” this Saturday, and everyone is invited to attend the free event and to visit the other exhibits on display at the fine art museum.

By Kathy Thomson Megan Harbin, the director of family outreach for Methodist Children’s Home in Abilene, will be giving a presentation this Sunday, June 30 during the 11:00 a.m. worship service at First United Methodist Church in Albany.

By Melinda L. Lucas Summer reading at the Shackelford County Library will continue throughout the summer instead of ending this week as initially planned.

By Melinda L. Lucas Three Shackelford County employees with several decades of county experience were recognized at Monday’s regular commissioners meeting, with plans made for a retirement reception this week.