ShackelfordCounty4-H concluded its summer entrepreneurship program Thursday, June 27 with more than a dozen club members selling items in a marketsetupatBankPark. A total of 16 club members erected stands to sell individual items after two weeks of group projects.

To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT)is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state.

Shackelford County’s Gage Burton attended a Texas Brigades camp in June, continuing a string of local youth to participate in the Brigades program.

A variety of pets were pranced around in front of a crowd at the Bank Park Saturdayduringtheannual Fandangle Pet Parade. Winners were named in several categories, with first place receiving $25 in AlbanyBucks,secondplace earning$15,andthirdplace receiving $10.

The Cubs Cheer Camp offers youngsters a taste of what it takes to be Albany Lions cheerleader, complete with a public performance. The camp is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, July 29-31.

Students in grade 8-12 who are planning to be members of the Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2024 marching season on Monday, July 22 in the band hall with rehearsals for the percussion section including the pit crew.

More than 100 campers are expected at this year’s SummerDayCamp,which starts July 15 and runs through July 26.

Pick-up dates for the July distribution of commodity foods will fall a week later than usual because of the Fourth of July holiday. According to Justice of the Peace James Breeden, who handles the program for Shackelford County, commodities will be available on Thursday and Friday, July 11-12.

The annual Fandangle Parade went off without a hitch last Saturday with over 30 entries entertaining the several hundred spectators positioned along the route through downtown Albany. “The parade was fantastic thanks to our entrants, sponsors, and volunteers,” parade co-chair Megaen Birdwell said.

With the first weekend of performances of the 86th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle now in the books, including a sell-out last Saturday, cast and crew are preparing for the final two shows set for Friday (tomorrow) and Saturday at the Prairie Theater.