The Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Weekend of Champions for area boys is set for Feb. 18-20 at Eastland’s Solid Rock Encampment.FCA organizer Paul Johnston of Albany invites all boys from eighth grade through high school to attend the event.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church has scheduled two events focusing on youth in the coming month.The church will conduct a youth revival Friday-Saturday, Feb. 18-19, and a volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 12, according to youth minister Eduardo San Lucas.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church has scheduled two events focusing on youth in the coming month.The church will conduct a youth revival Friday-Saturday, Feb. 18-19, and a volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 12, according to youth minister Eduardo San Lucas.

By Sam WallerSeven Albany FFA members placed with their animals over the last two weeks at the Southwest Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth.Hattie Braly made the steer sale after placing seventh in Class 2 Lightweight European Cross with her calf Maverick.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for Albany high’s one-act play started this week in preparation for the district contest set for March 9.Tryouts were held last week by Chanel Hayner, who is serving as the director after transferring as a teacher at the secondary campus.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School seniors have one remaining Project Graduation workday to prepare Valentine’s gifts sold in January.Seniors and their parents will meet at The Feed Store on Sunday, Feb. 13,to finalize gifts for delivery.Seniors will meet at 7:00 a.m. Monday, Feb.

By Sam WallerSix acts will take the stage for 10 hours of entertainment this August at the fourth annual CareFest.The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27, at Happy Wife Happy Life Weddings and Events Venue.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting Friday, Feb. 11, after postponing the event because of last week’s winter storm.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said the Chamber faced a busy week because of weather delays. A board meeting on Tuesday, Feb.

By Donnie A. LucasWith just over a week remaining in the filing period for several local May 7 elections, only a few candidates have signed up for a term on one of the six boards or councils subject to election.

Dear Editor:It is high time for Albany folks to brag publicly on the fine staff at our Shackelford County Clinic. They have been working their tails off during the past several weeks of this COVID siege.We are so lucky to have them: Travis, Claire, Shana and the other nurses and support staff.