Localchurchesaremaking plans for Christmas services and programs as the holiday draws near. Plans for many traditional events had not been finalized at press time but will be publicized as information is received.

Closet Angels will be open one more week before closing until Jan. 6, according to Lori Reames, director. “We will open Monday, Dec. 16 for local and Breckenridge customers, then close till Jan. 6,” she said.

Matthews Memorial PresbyterianChurch’s 16th annual Christmas Feast. Meals will be served 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church willhost“FlannelandFlapjacks” on Sunday, Dec. 15.

written by local pastors For God so loved the worldthatHegaveHisone andonlySon,thatwhoever believes in H im shall not perish but have eternal life.” -John 3:16 (NIV) I love Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story, “AChristmasCarol.”Each Christmas season I look forward to reading the ghostly little tale again. I also love to watch many of the film adaptations.

The Albany Chest is accepting donations toward its fundraising goal of $48,000 for the 2024 campaign. As of Tuesday, Dec.

has been steadily distributed to those who pre-ordered copies, with additional books available for purchase at the Albany Chamber of Commerce. The book commemorates Shackelford County’s 150th anniversary, featuring contributions from local residents, new historical updates, and the complete contents of the 1976 Now & Then publication.

TheAlbanyPTOishosting its first-ever Christmas Movie Night at the Aztec Theater on Friday, Dec.20. The event kicks off at 6:00 p.m.

DEC. 12,13 Senior Center, open 10am-5pm DEC.

Flag football, youth cheer, andgirlsbasketballphotopackages taken in recent weeks by Donnie Lucas are available for pickup at the old Albany News office at 49 South Main St. If the office is closed, make arrangements by calling 325-762-0425.