By Sandy Morris The First United Methodist Women are hosting a chili fundraiser this Sunday, Dec. 6 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. The chili fundraiser will be take-out orders only with no indoor dining allowed due to COVID-19 concerns.

By Sandy Morris The Christmas season is underway, and local churches are making adjustments to their traditional Christmas activities typically spread throughout the community.

By Sandy Morris The deadline to apply for a Christmas basket from the Albany Ministerial Alliance has passed, and now the process of preparing the deliveries begins.  Applications were due by Dec. 1, but county citizens can still apply.

By Melinda L. Lucas Despite ongoing coronavirus restrictions, blood is still needed, and a blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, Dec. 10.

By Sandy Morris The Christmas season is typically an extremely busy time of year for the United States Postal Service, and this year already promises to be busier than previous years.

By Sandy Morris The deadline to apply for a $100 Brookshire’s gift card courtesy of the CARES Act is fast approaching.

By Donnie A. Lucas The 2020 football came to an end for the Albany Lions last Friday in what may have been the most exciting contest of the season despite the loss.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion football team garnered a total of 25 spots on the 8-2A All-District teams, dominating the superlative awards with four out of the five top spots. The Lions were awarded a total of 14 first-team honors and six second team positions.

By Donnie A. Lucas The JV and varsity Lady Lions hosted Comanche on Nov. 24, both dropping games prior to the holiday break. The girls were in action again on Tuesday in Aspermon, with the varsity losing the bout 52-36.  Details were not available at press time but will be reported next week.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion basketball teams hit the floor to practice this week, preparing for games at Highland on Friday. Currently, two boys games are planned at Highland on Friday starting at 4:00 p.m. with the JV girls playing first.