There will be no Chamber of Commerce luncheon this Friday, May 31 because another noon-time event is scheduled that day, according to Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.

The opening night of the 81st anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is in only three weeks, so organizers and participants are busy preparing for the upcoming performances and the expected out-of town visitors.

Shackelford County elected officials met for a routine session on Tuesday morning, May 28 that was postponed one day from the usual meeting time because of the Memorial Day holiday.

Longtime Fandangle Parade chairman John Ayers is encouraging local businesses, organizations, and individuals to start planning their 2019 entries. This year’s parade is set for 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, in downtown Albany. “It’s time to start planning the parade,” Ayers said.

The Albany High School graduates of 2019 once again participated in Project Graduation on Friday, May 24. Project Graduation is an annual event designed to give seniors one last high school memory and to celebrate completion of high school.

Many Albany Junior High students received awards at the annual Junior High Awards Assembly, which took place last Wednesday, May 22. Awards were given to the top boy and girl in both seventh and eighth grade in several categories.

By Melinda L. Lucas New and returning board members were sworn in during a noon meeting on May 28, rescheduled from May 20 because weather concerns had caused its postponement.

Local quilters and quilt collectors are being asked to share their favorites with the public by displaying them in the upcoming quilt exhibition to take place during Fandangle time in June.

The Moran High School Prom was held Saturday, May 18, at the new Moran ISD Event Center.  This was the first time for the prom to take place at the new venue. Summer Pederson was chosen as Prom Queen and Kobee Lapp was crowned Prom King.

Bulldog fans have a new football scoreboard installed and ready for the upcoming 2019-2020 season. First Financial Bank donated the scoreboard, and representatives of the bank joined others at the dedication ceremony on Monday, May 20.