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.
Offerings of both chili and beans will be frozen when picked up.
A one-quart bag of chili is $10.50 and a one-quart bag of beans is $1.50.
Tickets may be purchased from any UMW member.
By Sandy Morris
The Christmas season is underway, and local churches are making adjustments to their traditional Christmas activities typically spread throughout the community.
Some pastors and congregations have not yet decided on whether or not to hold all of their traditional Christmas events, Any changes or additions will be publicized in a later issue, if requested.
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church will hold a deacon ordination this Sunday, Dec. 6., followed by a Christmas lunch in the Fellowship Hall.
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.
“We received a total of 110 applications,” said Ministeral Alliance secretary Tisha Wilkins. “ Of those 110 applications, 67 were from Albany and 43 were from Moran.
While the deadine has passed, Wilkins said families can still apply, but they are not guaranteed to receive a delivery.
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.
Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Hendrick Regional Blood Center is now offering COVID-19 antibody testing at no charge for donors who successfully donate.
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.
The Albany Post Office already is handling an increased volume of packages, and they need for customers to continue to pick them up in a timely manner.
By Sandy Morris
The deadline to apply for a $100 Brookshire’s gift card courtesy of the CARES Act is fast approaching.
At the suggestion of mayor Susan Montgomery, the city council, working in conjunction with city manager Billy Holson and local Brookshire’s store director Curt Manning, established a grocery gift card distribution process.
“This is a way the city is reaching out to our citizens during the holiday time since this year has been very trying on everyone,” said Montgomery, who encouraged anyone affected by the pandemic to apply.
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.
The Lions overcame a first-half 12-0 deficit to take the lead 13-12 late in the game, only to see the Windthorst Trojans come up with a game-winning touchdown in the last minute and a half in the game for a final score of 18-13 in the Region II semifinal playoff in 2A Div. II.
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.
The Lions won the district championship with a 5-0 district mark, advancing to the third round of the playoffs to end the season with a 10-2 record after suffering an 18-13 loss to Windthorst in the Region II semifinal playoffs last Friday in Breckenridge.
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.
The Lady Lions will be on the road again Friday at Highland for games starting at 4:00 p.m. The boys teams will also make the trip for a full set of games.
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.
The Albany boys will host Ballinger on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. with both a JV and varsity team suiting up.
Head basketball coach Ryder Peacock said the program may have enough players to also play a freshmen game, but that was still to be determined.
