By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Jr./Sr. High Student Council was busy collecting for a community-wide cause on Sunday, breaking a record with the amount they raised.

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store will once again conduct “the ultimate hide-n-seek game” with the 26th Running Man event for youth.The activities begin at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at The Feed Store with teams of runners expected to start the competition by 10:00 p.m.

A fund has been established in memory of Boone Askew, a former Albany resident, who died in a vehicle crash early Sunday morning, Oct. 23.Boone, 17, went to school in Albany until his parents moved to Comanche several years ago. He graduated from Comanche High School in May.

The Williams Family of Callahan County was recognized during the the annual Callahan-Shackelford Farm Bureau County convention on Oct. 4 in Clyde.The last time a Cal-Shack farm family was honored was in 2019 when Gerald and Ruby Petree of Shackelford County were presented the award.

I am amazed at your hospitality, love, care, and kindness. You have made me feel so welcome in your gracious communities. I will sincerely miss every one of you.I am pleased and saddened at the same moment as I announce my retirement.

By Sam WallerThe division races of the Albany NFL Flag Football League are heating up as the season enters its final two weeks.Week 5 games start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Albany High School track infield.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chest has a fundraising goal of $47,000 for 2022 to help meet the needs of two dozen local organizations.Applicants for funds range from youth sports leagues to senior citizens groups.Here are a look at some of the applicants.

By Melinda L. LucasA new playground for the youngest students at Nancy Smith Elementary School was unveiled last week, with parents of this year’s Head Start class invited to a special opening party.

The Albany News’ 17th annual holiday recipe section will be published in one month, with favorite recipes being solicited from all ages of current and former Albany and Moran chefs and bakers.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School senior Briley Tabor has been selected to serve as Albany Lions Club Sweetheart for 2022-23, while Samantha Hinkle was chosen as her counterpoint from Moran High School.