GEORGE MARK
George Mark, age 51 of Moran, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018. Graveside funeral services were held Friday, June 22 in the Moran Cemetery. Interment followed, directed by Morehart Mortuary.
BETTY JO ROGERS
Betty Jo Bounds Rogers was born on April 10, 1940 in Stamford, Texas to Willard and Mary Jo Bounds. She left this world surrounded by her sister, her daughter, and son-inlaw on May 19, 2018 at her home in Strong City, Kansas.
EMALYN “SAM” GILLISPIE
Emalyn “Sam” Gillispie, age 89 of Albany, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 29 at Friendship Baptist Church with Brian Cope officiating. Visitation is Thursday, June 28 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m at Morehart Mortuary in Albany.
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.
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 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.
Early deadline set for Fourth
The deadline for next week’s issue of The Albany News has been moved up by one full day because of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.
News publisher Donnie Lucas has set the deadline for 12:00 noon on Monday, July 2 for news articles, classified ads, and display ads.
Pet Parade set Friday
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.
Special activities continue this weekend
By Kathy Thomson
Several activities are planned for this Friday and Saturday, offering an assortment of entertainment options during the day, and of course, the final two performances of the 2018 Fort Griffin Fandangle will take center stage at the Prairie Theater both evenings.
Old Jail to host special events
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.
