OJAC to host teacher workshops
By Kathy Thomson
The first of four Region 14 teacher workshops hosted by the Old Jail Art Center this summer will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13.
Local ranch hosts ChinaAid family camp
By Kathy Thomson
Thirty-five children from China and North Korea have spent the last week at Stasney’s Cook Ranch in Albany enjoying some rest and relaxation at a family retreat sponsored by ChinaAid.
ChinaAid shares stories of persecution
Several stories of family members persecuted by their governments are shared by ChinaAid staff member Rebecca Isaacs.
Zhang Haitao
Zhang Haitao was 44 when he was taken away by the Xinjiang National Security Bureau on June 26, 2015.
Lightning starts multiple wildfires
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.
Merrick Davis Fire
Final shows set this weekend, tickets available
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.
2018 parade winners named
Sixty-four entries, including fl oats, antique vehicles, wagons, horses and riders, fi re trucks, and longhorns braved temperatures in the triple digits last Saturday afternoon to take part in the 2018 Fort Griffin Fandangle Parade.
3 local all-star teams still in bracket play
Albany’s three all-star teams picked up victories with the start of bracket games over the weekend in the District 5 tournament.
Both the 12U and 10U earned a pair of bracket wins over the weekend and were scheduled to host a double header on Tuesday.
Summer conditioning continues
Local junior high and high school students are continuing to take advantage of morning strength and conditioning training at the high school.
The supervised training sessions will be available for three more weeks at 7:00 a.m. on Monday through Thursday, ending Thursday, July 19.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018 FANDANGLE PARADE
Best Shackelford County Entry. Cliff Teinert (at left) guides his Grulla team of mules, Willie and Waylon, down Main Street, pulling the 1880 Army ambulance that got the judges’ attention for Best Shackelford County entry in this year’s parade.
Jones earns Eagle Scout badge
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.
