By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams combined efforts last Thursday to finish off their season with a 42-0 victory against Cross Plains at Robeert Bail Memorial Stadium.“What a great season for these young men, going 8-0,” eighth grade coach David Fairchild said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions basketball teams are in wait-and-see mode as several players are busy participating in the football and volleyball playoffs.Under UIL rules, girls were allowed to begin playing games last Friday with boys allowed to start this Friday.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions put the finishing touches on another undefeated regular season and built momentum for the playoffs last Friday, defeating Cross Plains 61-3 at Buffalo Stadium.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions overcame a slow start Saturday to advance in the Class 2A volleyball playoffs, defeating Colorado City 23-25, 25-14, 25-19, 25-14 in an area round match at Jim Ned High School.

By Sam WallerThe 4-H Friendsgiving potluck dinner is set for12:30 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 14 at The Feed Store.“We’ll plan to work on several community service projects during the afternoon,” Bell said. “First we’ll have lunch and a quick meeting.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a festive holiday season with several events on tap.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said Albany Bucks tickets, the Lighted Christmas Parade, and memorial ornament sales are once again on the calendar.

By Melinda L. LucasEveryone in the community is invited to a night of praise and worship at The Feed Store this Sunday, Nov. 14.According to Feed Store executive director Tisha Wilkins, a live band featuring Kirk House of Abilene will provide music for about an hour starting at 6:30 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasA handmade quilt is being raffled in memory of the late Carolyn Guinn Waller, local educator, librarian, volunteer, city council member, and avid quilter.

By Donnie A. LucasWith the arrival of cooler temperatures, a special donation drive to collect blankets for senior citizens to be able to stay warm over the winter has reached a little less than half of the goal.

By Sam WallerFriendship Baptist Church will hold its fifth annual Harvest Acres bazaar on Nov. 20.The event has been scheduled for the Saturday before Thanksgiving since its inception. This year’s Harvest Acres will start at 9:00 a.m. at the church’s Activity Center located at 600 Greer Street.