Ethan and Malia Edington were married at sunset on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Horseshoe Bay. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Nikki Golding and Jackie Kesterson. Her grandparents are June and Gene Kesterson. The groom’s parents are Eddie and Deneen Edington.

The Texas Forts Trail Board met in Albany at the Aztec Theater last week for a regular meeting of the regional branch of the Texas Historical Commission. “We have board meetings several times a year,” said board vice president Ramby Anderson.

Most Fandangle outfits have already been returned, and Myra Hise asks anyone that still has their Fandangle costume to turn it in as soon as possible. “I was surprised at how many are already back,” Hise said.

Jesus called another one of His angels, Norma O’Connor, age 70 of Wichita Falls and formerly of Albany, home to rejoice in celebration on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.  Funeral Services were held Friday, June 29 at Bethel Assembly in Albany with Derrell Marion officiating.

All three Albany Little League All-Star teams played several rounds deep in the District 5 tournament last week, with two of the squads advancing to the final four. The 12U team made it to the semifinal round in the winners bracket before suffering their first loss to Wylie, 5-4, last Thursday.

By Kathy Thomson Albany water customers should have received a “2017 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report” by this week showing that locally treated water meets or exceeds all federal drinking water requirements and that there were no quality violations during the year 2017.

Pick-up dates for the July distribution of the commodity food program are July 5 and July 6. On Thursday, July 5, certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and other local residents gather for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Blue Duck Winery after the business officially joined the Chamber recently. The Blue Duck is located across from the Shackelford County Courthouse on the west side of the square.

A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany this afternoon, July 5, and Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

By Kathy Thomson ResourceCare Summer Day Camp staff is preparing for the upcoming three-week event that starts next Monday, July 9, and there is still room for more children to be included.