ResourceCare case worker Makenzie Marshall reminded everyone that the annual Adopt-a-Buddy school supply program is underway, and she is hoping to hear from those that can use a little help, as well as those who can provide assistance for local students.

A free Kick Off Rally will be held at Robert Nail Stadium next week and all of the high school and junior high students from Albany and other towns in the eastern part of the Big Country and their parents are encouraged to attend the event.

ResourceCare’s Summer Day Camp is winding down, with only two days of activities left of the three week schedule.

The Albany City swimming pool will close for the season in two-and-a-half weeks. “The pool will be closing on Tuesday, Aug. 14,” said Dakota Fowler, who manages the pool.

The Albany Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a back-to-school bash on Thursday, Aug. 9. Many downtown merchants plan to stay open until 7:00 p.m. that even-ing to accommodate back-to-school shoppers.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) applications as part of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) efforts supported by the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture (OPJV) – Grassland Restoration Incentives Program...

Taylor County 4-H will be offering a Youth Food & Nutrition Camp on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The camp will be held at the Taylor County Extension Office located on the Taylor County Expo grounds in Abilene.  Registration deadline is 12:00 noon Friday, July 27.

High school volleyball players will return to the court next Wednesday for summer workouts, with high football players following a few days later to prepare for the 2018 season. The volleyball girls will start practicing on Wednesday, Aug. 1, with the football program beginning on Monday, Aug. 6.

The 2018 football program will be sent to the printers next week, and everyone who still wants to help support the local high school and junior high athletes, encourage a student at the secondary school, and/or promote their business by placing an ad in the magazine-type program is asked to do so...

Photographs taken of various teams and individuals by The Albany News since the beginning of the local coach pitch, softball, and baseball seasons are available for pickup. Summer baseball and softball packages are priced at $18 plus tax.