By Kathy Thomson

Three local youth showed project animals at the Battle for the Cattle steer prospect show in Kerrville last weekend, and the Shackelford County entries placed among the top animals in their respective breed.

J.T. Holland showed the Breed Champion Brahman.

Kenzie Neve hauled two steers and placed with both. 

She took second place in lightweight Shorthorns and then won third place “Bronze” banner in the breed overall with “Troy.”

Neve showed “Coop” to third place in the middle weight class of Shorthorns.

By Kathy Thomson

Will LeMay and his horse “Alf” won four saddles at the American Junior Rodeo Association 67th National Finals Rodeo in Sweetwater, Texas last week, July 23-27 and also claimed several belt buckles, three hat certificates, cash, and other prizes in the 9-12 Boys division.

Will LeMay entered all four of the roping events, but he did not compete in steer riding, the only other class for boys his age. 

By Kathy Thomson

The Moran First Baptist Church will be serving lunch to sixth through 12th grade students next week, Aug. 5-9, at 12:00 noon.

“We will be serving breakfast burritos, chef salad, super burritos, baked ziti, and pizza,” said organizer Jo Hise. “Various church members will be leading the students in a Bible study lesson also.”

The church is hosting a community pool party at the Albany pool on Aug. 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

Hot dogs will be served at the pool party.

By Kathy Thomson

The Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Home of the Hereford” sign celebration and recognition party on Friday, Aug. 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aztec Theater.

The party is for all Chamber members and prospective Chamber members, according to manager Mary Beth Jones.

“We’ll have music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, tea, and water,” said Jones. “It’s not too late to join the Chamber. Our memberships are pro-rated right now for a half year.”

By Kathy Thomson

A rule recently adopted by the University Interscholastic League requiring marching band members to have completed a pre-participation physical exam and a medical history form goes into effect today, Aug. 1, and local school district officials are working to make sure that any band members who have not already completed the requirements do so ASAP.

By Kathy Thomson

Parents who still need to register their children for the upcoming school year at Nancy Smith Elementary are encouraged to do so either online at reg.albanyisd.net or to come in person to the school office next Wednesday, July 31. 

“Many returning students have already registered, but those who have not can still complete all necessary forms either online, or at Nancy Smith on July 31 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.,” said the new principal John Gallagher. “Students new to the district will need to come in on the 31st.”

By Melinda L. Lucas

The first of five free summer camps for students will start next week on Friday, Aug. 2 at the Old Jail Art Center.

Most of the classes are limited to the first 30 participants to sign up, and as of press time, there were spots available in all of the workshops

Online registration is available at theojac.org/summer-workshops. Forms can also be picked up at the museum.

Aug. 2 – Ghana

The first of the 2019 kids camps will feature the cultureof Ghana on Friday, Aug. 2.

By Kathy Thomson

ResourceCare case worker Makenzie Marshall reminded everyone that the annual Adopt-a-Buddy school supply program is underway, and she is hoping to hear from those that can use a little help, as well as those who can provide assistance for local students.

In just three weeks, tardy bells will ring out the start of a new school year, and parents who need a little help providing their child with school supplies can register to be included in the free program.

Leon Bosque Resource, Conservation & Development Council director John Tate presented a $500 Community Improvement Grant to Closet Angels on  Sunday, July 21.

The Leon Bosque RC&D is a non-profit organization that has presented similar awards to other local organizations in the past, including donations to the Feed Store, the Masonic Lodge, and a local fire department, according to Tate.

By Kathy Thomson

Members of the Albany Ministerial Alliance are hosting an evening Vacation Bible School the first week in August, and children throughout the community, from those entering kindergarten this fall to those who are going into seventh grade, are invited to attend the “In the Wild” VBS. 

The Alliance-sponsored event will take place at First Baptist Church from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday through Wednesday, Aug. 4-7.

Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. for all children and teachers participating in VBS.