By Sam WallerAfter two road games and an open date, The Feed Store’s Fifth Quarter youth gathering returns Friday, Oct. 6 with its third installment of the 2023 football season.The program will begin  at The Feed Store following the conclusion of Albany’s District 6-2A Division II opener against...

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store hosted a record crowd for the Saw You at the Pole youth rally Wednesday, Sept. 27 to cap off the See You at the Pole prayer event.The evening rally, organized by Paul Johnston, drew an estimated 270 to 300 participants.

By Sam WallerTrinity Lutheran Church will hold its annual Mission Festival at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 with pastor Keith Reich of Cisco’s Redeemer Lutheran Church speaking.After the service, a meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall.“We will be encouraged to support the mission of the church,...

By Donnie A. Lucas& Sam WallerThe deadline to make reservations for the 19th annual Friends of Fort Griffin Gala is Monday, Oct. 9.The Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 14 at Collins Creek Ranch, featuring Aaron McDonnell and the Neon Eagles, and includes a meal and silent auction.Tickets are...

By Sam WallerXi Chi Pi Sorority expects to have a full field for its fourth annual Scholarship Golf Scramble, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7 at Albany Golf Course.“We’re completely full at this point,” organizer Lauren Peacock said.

By Sam WallerEntries are still being accepted for the Albany Kiwanis Club’s 16th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta.The event, which benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 20 at Albany Golf...

By Sam WallerThe Albany NFL Flag Football League completed its third week of play this week with one team in each age group coming in undefeated.The league has 101 players split among 12 teams in three age groups.

By Sam WallerEight students from Moran’s dual-credit advanced animal science class visited the 6666 Ranch at Guthrie to tour equine facility and breeding program.Superintendent John Denson said the group was escorted by Eric Van Reet, the ranch’s stallion manager.“He gave us a thorough tour,”...

By Melinda L. LucasAfter spending the night in southern Shackelford County at the Moran School, about 30 bike riders came through Albany  last Wednesday morning, Sept. 20, representing the Texas Brotherhood Ride.They were escorted along Hwy. 6 by county deputies, and they stopped briefly at the...

By Donnie A. LucasDowntown Albany will be looking like fall is in the air on Saturday even if the thermometer doesn’t agree, thanks to the efforts of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and local volunteers.Chamber manager Brandi Lehew reported that she and several volunteers, including two school...