Rev. Eddie Price, age 88 of Albany, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 7 at First Baptist Church with Rev. John Tunnell officiating. Interment followed in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Donnie A. LucasStarting June 1, a legendary Albany financial institution will open for business for the first time in 140 years with a new name.

By Melinda L. LucasDozens of local scholarships were presented to members of the Albany High School Class of 2023 during commencement exercises held last Friday, May 26.

By Donnie A. LucasThe City of Albany swimming pool will open for the summer season with a free Splash Day on Thursday (today) from 12:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.The facility will continue to be open to the public on Tuesdays through Sundays through July.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Dance Theatre Company will present “Seize the Day” this Saturday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium.The performance is free to the public with 113 dancers from Albany, Moran, Breckenridge, and Stamford.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour will start Friday, June 9, before moving to Tuesday for the rest of the month.

By Donnie A. LucasTickets are selling fast for the 85th anniversary of the Fort Griffin Fandangle, the local outdoor production that tells the story of the settling of the Clear Fork of the Brazos area over 150 years ago.Show dates this season are June 16-17 and June 23-24.

By Sam WallerSeveral Shackelford County residents placed in events last month at the Western Heritage Classic in Abilene. The festival, which featured the celebration of western life, was held May 9-13.In the ranch rodeo, Green Land & Cattle finished fourth in the team standings with 66.

By Donnie A. LucasOrganizers of the annual Ft. Griffin Fandangle parade have lined up special judges as part of the 85th anniversary celebration of the outdoor show and now are looking for both sponsors and entries to make the event a success.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is still seeking volunteers for its annual community-wide cleanup day on Saturday, June 10Volunteers should meet at the Depot at 8:30 a.m. Participants are asked to bring yard tools and implements such as hoes, rakes, gloves, mowers, and weedeaters.