It’s time to break out the recipe cards and family secrets — The Albany News is cooking up this year’s Holiday Recipe section and we need your help to make it delicious.

Albany took center stage this past weekend when The Daytripper—the popular PBS travel series hosted by Chet Garner—featured the community in its latest episode.

The 39th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale shattered previous records Sunday, Sept. 7, with gross sales topping $158,300 and an average of $1,251 per head, according to longtime organizer Mike Parsons.“This was a record-breaking sale in every way,” Parsons said.

Landon Balliew, a 2025 Albany High School graduate with a heart for missions, recently returned from his second trip to Guatemala – one of several mission efforts he’s participated in over the last few years.

CareFest, the annual summer music and fund­raising event, is set to return Friday, Aug. 16, at Happy Wife Happy Life Weddings & Events, bringing a full evening of live music, local food trucks, and community celebration.

What a captivating headline it was — “Bungling Burglars Botch Bank Job.” The Fort Worth Star-Telegram ran that title in 1964, recounting a crime that unfolded in Moran.

Local churches and volunteers are coming together to host this year’s community Vacation Bible School, set for Sunday through Thursday, July 27–31. The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:20 p.m. each evening, with dinner served nightly for all participants.

Moran Independent School District is ushering in the 2025-2026 school year with new leadership and significant academic expansion, according to MISD superintendent Dr. John Denson.“We have hired a new principal and our first ever counselor,” Denson said.

The Fort Griffin Fandangle opened its 87th season this past weekend to strong attendance, welcoming more than 1,500 guests over the course of its first two shows.An estimated 600 people filled the stands Friday night for opening night, followed by a crowd of approximately 900 on Saturday.

Main Street was lined with spectators on Saturday, June 21, as the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle Parade brought a colorful display of floats, riders, and music through downtown Albany. With 45 total entries, this year’s parade was one of the largest in recent memory.