By Lynsi Musselman The 32nd annual anti-drug campaign called Red Ribbon Week kicks off Oct. 26-30 for the Albany Independent School District.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany High School marching band is getting ready for the University Interscholastic League East Zone marching contest on Saturday, Nov. 7, after UIL delayed the contest due to COVID-19 precautions.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany Fellowship of Christian Athlete students  can join other youth on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium for the Big Country FCA sponsored Fields of Faith.

By Lynsi Musselman Members of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will host their second annual ‘Ribgate’ on Friday, Oct. 16 from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. Pastor Anthoy Ceder said this is an opportunity to host the community of Albany in an outdoor “tailgate” event in the MMPC backyard.

By Lynsi Musselman Trinity Lutheran Church  will observe “Mission” Sunday during the regular church service on Sunday, Oct. 18 in place of the annual Fall Mission Festival. Pastor Tom Chandler said that to plan an event with an outside speaker takes time.

By Lynsi Musselman Members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will be presenting fire safety information to local school children Friday, Oct. 16 as part of National Fire Prevention Week.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion football team will be back at home this week to host the Ranger Bulldogs in a homecoming game as the District 8-2A race continues. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at Robert Nail Stadium. Homecoming was originally scheduled on Oct.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion varsity volleyball team was able to get back on the court last Saturday for the first time in two weeks following a halt in their schedule because of cases of COVID-19 on the squad.

By Donnie A. Lucas The four high school girls running cross country track this season ran at a meet in Seymour last week as they prepare for the district meet in two weeks. The foursome was in Anson Oct. 14, with results to be reported next week. The team will compete in Munday on Oct.

The Ministerial Alliance will host students for the after-game fellowship following the Albany Lions’ homecoming football game this Friday, Oct. 16. The “Fifth Quarter” event will be held at The Feed Store directly after the Ranger game. The fellowship will end at 10:30 p.m.