Albany FFA members have enjoyed success with animal projects exhibited at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas and the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco. At Waco, Kenzie Neve was named Champion Senior Showman and Champion Overall Steer Showman.

Nancy Smith Elementary School students took part in the annual Kids on the Land program last week at the Lambshead Ranch. “The program plays along with the standards we learn in fourth grade,” NSES teacher Whitney Bennett said.

Albany students and staff members will enjoy a holidayonMonday,Oct.14 in observance of Columbus Day. This is the only holiday for the month on the school calendar.

The Albany Ragin’ Red Band brought home a Division II rating from the Big CountryMarchingFestival last Saturday at Wylie High School in Abilene. The group will compete in the Seymour Marching Contest this Saturday, performing at both 12:00 noon and 5:15 p.m.

First Baptist Church membersarepreparingfor their annual Chili Supper prior to the Albany Lion Homecominggameagainst Miles on Oct 11. Proceeds from the supper will be used to help send children to summer camp.

Closet Angels and The Local Exchange will both be closed for second Saturday due to conflicts with this weekend’s homecoming activities and the Shackelford 150 celebration planned for both Friday and Saturday.

The Albany Lions football season is in full swing; so, here comes the football analogy! I played defensive end and linebacker in HS. To be a successful defensive player, you learn to quickly read what the offense is doing to stop their play.

The Feed Store will host its next Fifth Quarter gathering for local youth Friday, Oct. 11 following the Albany Lions homecomingfootballgame againsttheMilesBulldogs.

The20thannualFriends of Fort Griffin Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 12 at Collins Creek Ranch featuring “TexasMadeHonky Tonk” performer Weldon Henson.

Fresh off an open date, the Albany Lions football team is ready for the games that count. The Lions (3-2) host the Miles Bulldogs (4-1) at 7:00 p.m.