By Melinda L. Lucas Officials seem to agree that Albany and Shackelford County were just an inch or so away from widespread damage when Monday’s heavy rainfall began to let up late in the afternoon.

By Sandy Morris Quilt owners are encouraged to lend one or more of the works of art in their collections to the Albany Study Club for the annual quilt show at the Whitney Theatre so everyone can admire the fabric treasures during the Fandangle season.

By Sandy Morris Dress rehearsal followed by opening night of the 83rd anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is in just two weeks, and preparations for the annual summer show are underway.

By Sandy Morris Fandangle parade organizers Ragan Riley and Shannon Leech are encouraging local businesses, organizations, and individuals to start planning their 2021 entries.  This year’s parade is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 in downtown Albany.

By Sandy Morris The Albany High School Class of 2021 participated in Project Graduation on Friday, May 28 after graduation and a reception. According to organizer Tisha Wilkins, money continued to pour into the event up until the last day.

By Sandy Morris Summer kicked off with the annual Splash Day at the Albany city pool on Tuesday, June 1. The facility was open free of charge to the general public from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. to start the beginning of the summer.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Study Club sponsored summer reading program at the Shackelford County Library will return this summer after being cancelled last year due to COVID concerns. According to organizer Janna Ledbetter, the annual story hour will kick off on Monday, June 7.

By Sandy Morris The regular school year has ended, but summer school is just beginning for students who need to catch up on credits or prepare for STARR retesting.

By Sandy Morris Eight Albany High School seniors will be competing in the upcoming Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star games over the next two weeks. AHS basketball coach Tate Thompson is spending the week in Brownwood helping coach the girls south basketball team.

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.