The thunderstorm that produced a spectacular light show across the night sky last Saturday produced very little rain in the immediate area, but has been blamed for igniting at least six grass fires in Shackelford County.

The final two performances of the 2018 Fort Griffin Fandangle will take place this weekend, wrapping up the 80th 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.

Sixty-four entries, including floats, antique vehicles, wagons, horses and riders, fire trucks, and longhorns braved temperatures in the triple digits last Saturday afternoon to take part in the 2018 Fort Griffin Fandangle Parade.

The annual Fandangle Pet Parade will take place near the Picket House at the Bank Park at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29 (tomorrow), and everyone is invited to bring their favorite pet to the parade and compete for prizes in several categories.

Native Americans will don brightly colored outfits inspired from those worn by their tribal ancestors and entertain visitors at the Old Jail Art Center this Saturday, June 30, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with music, dancing, and story-telling.

Tickets are still available for a local quilt raffle, and the quilt remains on display, with many other local fabric treasures, at the annual quilt show inside the Whitney Theatre.

McLennan Jones is the last of several Albany Life Scouts who have recently worked to complete the requirements to achieve the Eagle Scout award, the highest award available through the Boy Scouts of America organization.

Shackelford County sheriff Ed Miller explained details of several issues on the commissioners court agenda Monday morning, with county attorney Colton Johnson giving an opinion on one of the matters.

Locals should not be surprised if they hear a large group of youngsters speaking a foreign language in Albany this week, because Stasney’s Cook Ranch is hosting 34 to 40 children for a week-long family retreat arranged by the Midland-based China Aid Association.