By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions began the second half of the District 6-2A volleyball schedule with a pair of sweeps, moving closer to their goal of a district championship.“We are excited to start the second half of district and get closer to the playoffs,” Lady Lions coach M.J. Reneau said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions didn’t have very many opportunities on offense last Friday in their final non-district outing. It turned out they didn’t need as many as they had.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School seniors Bryce Asher and Ansleigh Garcia were crowned 2021 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime last Friday night of the Albany vs. Olney game.

By Sam WallerTrinity Lutheran Church will hold its annual Mission Festival at 4:30 p.m. Sunday with a hamburger and hot dog meal to follow outdoors.

By Sam WallerNeighbors in Need will conduct a fundraising sale of items at its facility on Oct. 23.Lori Reames said the sale will help clear space at the facility.The sale is scheduled for 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.“Everything is 25 cents an item unless otherwise marked,” Reames said.

Bethel Assembly’s annual “The Patch” cele­bration is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Bank Park after being postponed last week because of wet conditions.“Everything will be the same as originally planned,” event organizer Betsy Spraberry said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany High School FFA chapter has elected officers for the school year and is in the process of charting the course of its projects.“We installed officers a couple of weeks ago,” Albany FFA sponsor Chris Beard said.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Band competed in the Wylie Marching Contest on Saturday in Abilene, bringing home a Division I and two Division II ratings.“It was the best run-through of the show that we have had so far,” director Will Vaughan said.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD school staff and students are acknowledging Dyslexia Awareness Month by wearing red each Tuesday in October.In addition, facts about dyslexia are being shared during Tuesday morning announcements.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members conducted their first official meeting of the year Monday, electing officers and establishing service projects for the year.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said about 30 families attended the meeting with more than 50 4-Hers participating.