Former Albany resident Eddie Neal Green died July 24, 2020 in Houston, Texas.  Mr. Green has been dedicated to music education for over 50 years. He was band director at Albany High School from 1962-1964.

Family and friends gathered at the Red Brick Rose in Graham, Texas on May 30, 2020 to celebrate the marriage of Rachel Viertel and Timothy Williams. The bride’s grandfather, Arthur Lee Viertel, officiated the ceremony.

By Lynsi Musselman Back to school activities will continue with a Hamburger Supper at the Bank Park on Monday, Aug. 10 at 6:00 p.m. The traditional Albany Athletic Booster Club event will have pre-bagged burgers with all the fixings and chips.

By Donnie A. Lucas After weeks of uncertainty, Albany Lion football is on track for a fairly normal beginning to the 2020 season with the start of summer workouts on Monday, Aug. 3. “There will be a few adjustments,” head coach Denney Faith said.

By Donnie A. Lucas All athletes planning to participate in two-a-day workouts that start Monday must complete a required medical history form that is available online.

By Donnie A. Lucas Workouts for the 2020 volleyball season start Monday, with scrimmages set for Saturday, Aug. 8 in Breckenridge.

By Donnie A. Lucas A meeting is set Monday for high school runners interested in taking part in cross country track this fall. The meeting is set for 8:00 a.m. Monday in the foyer of the main gym.

By Melinda L. Lucas Two Albany Little League teams were still playing in the district tournament at press time on Tuesday, with the third group eliminated after their first game on Saturday.

By Melinda L. Lucas Albany students ages six to 11 are invited to participate in a golf camp Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 10-12, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Albany golf course. PGA golf professionals from the Abilene Country Club will be in Albany to give instruction during the three-day event.

By Lynsi Musselman While there are no back to school events planned, Moran Independent School athletes are gearing up for two-a-days to start Monday, Aug. 3 to 7. Tuesday, Aug. 4 will be a late practice time starting at 6:00 p.m. to accommodate a staff training day for MISD employees.