By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour knocked out the first two of its scheduled four programs in the span of five days with children getting the chance to learn about different animals.On June 9, beekeeper Mark Routon gave a presentation on bees.

By Sam WallerThe First Baptist Church youth program is again planning to conduct a fundraising volleyball tournament after an earlier effort fell through in March.The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 24 at the Albany High School gym, with an entry deadline of Thursday, June 22.

Maxine Moore, age 92 of Albany, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 16 at Friendship Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.Maxine Levelle Rhodes was born Jan.

Alice Lynn Breeden, age 80 of Snyder, formerly of Albany, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Slaton Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 15 at First Christian Church of Albany, with Pastor Robert Webb officiating.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter a return performance by the “Fancy Dancers” at the Old Jail Art Center on Saturday afternoon, a well-known Native American artist will discuss works in the OJAC’s current exhibition, “Cheyenne Ledger Drawings: Stories of Warrior Artists.

By Donnie A. LucasOwners of pets of all types are urged to enter the annual Fandangle Pet Parade Saturday, June 24  beginning at 10:00 a.m.The parade will take place at the Bank Park with prizes awarded for Best Dressed, Most Creative, Most Unique Pet, and Best Fandangle Costume.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s summer 7-on-7 program qualified for the 7-on-7 State Tournament by winning its side of the Abilene State Qualifying Tournament Friday, June 9 at McMurry University.Albany qualified in Division II, which includes Class 1A (six-man) through Class 3A Division II.

By Sam WallerAlbany Lions baseball coach David Fairchild has been recognized by his peers by being selected to coach in this year’s Texas High School Baseball Association All Star Game.

By Sam WallerEight Albany graduates took to courts and fields for the last time as high schoolers last week during the 2023 Big Country FCA All-Star Festival.Local participation started Friday, June 9, with the 10th annual FCA All-Star softball and baseball games at San Angelo.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Parker Henry exceeded his expectations in his first time competing in the USS Strongman National Championships, placing ninth among 24 competitors in the Open Men’s Middleweight class (198 pounds or less).Henry finished with a total of 65.