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2 years ago By News Staff

— Nov. 13 - 17 Monday - hamburger, French fries, okra, strawberries Tuesday - hot ham & cheese, beans, carrots, hot cinnamon apples, sherbet Wednesday- pizza, garden salad,greenbeans,peaches Thursday - popcorn chicken, corn broccoli, apple, dessert Friday - hot dog, tater tots, tomatocup,snowballsalad.

11 to be inducted into AHS honor society

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Sunday at 2:00 pm An induction ceremony for 11 new members of the Albany chapter of the National Honor Society is set for Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m.

5th graders attend camp

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

The fifth grade class at Nancy Smith Elementary spent three days this week studying a range of science curriculumatCampGrady SpruceOutdoorEducation Program. The students and sponsors left Monday morning, Nov.6 for the camp at Possum Kingdom Lake to learn about sciences ranging from geology to biology to astrology.

Gary P. Nunn to perform Nov. 25

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Tickets are on sale for a performance by Gary P. Nunn slated for Saturday, Nov.

Entries sought for Christmas parade

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Entries are being sought for the 2023 Lighted Christmas Parade set to roll through downtown Albany on Saturday, Nov. 25 starting at 6:00 p.m.

Chamber officer Magaen Birdwell straightens the bow on one of the downtown decorations being put up this week as she and other volunteers get the town ready for the annual Christmas parade on Nov. 25. Lighted entries are being sought for the night-time event. Donn ie Lucas / Albany News

Early deadline set for Thanksgiving week

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

An early deadline has been set for the Nov. 23 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and print schedule.

Aztec musical to feature local talent

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

The Aztec Theater will again host a special evening of special local singing talent accompanited by SandyAbel as a fundraiser for the facility on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Hill, Trail named as homecoming royalty

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

♦ Albany High School seniors Adam Hill and Robyn Trail were crowned 2023 Homecoming King and Queen in front of a homecoming crowd Friday night at the halftime of the Albany vs. Roscoe game.

Seniors (l-r) Adam Hill and Robyn Trail were crowned as Albany’s Homecoming King and Queen last Friday night. A number of other honorees were also presented during the halftime ceremony. Photo By Amanda Tab or

Band makes school history at area contest

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Albany’s Ragin’ Red Band recorded another “first” last Saturday, qualifying for the finals in the UIL Area Marching Contest and finishing sixth overall. The group was ninth out of the top 10 bands that advanced to the finals seeking one of the five spots that moves on to the state marching contest in San Antonio next week.

With a Panhandle sunset behind them, members of the Ragin’ Red Band warm up for their second performance in the area competition in Amarillo last Saturday. The musicians made school history by making the finals, breaking into an elite group. Courtesy Photo By Kell i Kreitler

Trick-or-treat event set downtown

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

The downtown merchants are again hosting the annual Main Street Trick or Treat on Tuesday,andthePTOhasmoved its traditional costume contest to the same day. The events are both being held on Halloween Day, with trick-or-treating scheduled for 4:00until5:00p.m.Thecostume contest is set to start at 5:30 p.m.

Chamber manager Brandi Lehew (c) sets up a trick-or-treat station outside Vintage Vanilla with Michelle Alexander (l) and Glenna Green (r). Downtown merchants will host the traditional trick-or-treating on Tuesday, Oct. 31, and afterwards, the Albany PTO will conduct a costume contest in a new location at the Bank Park. Donnie Lucas / Alba ny News

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