By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H is staying busy right up until the holiday break with club members participating in or preparing for upcoming contests.Club members Grace and Faith Fry took part in the NCHA Cutting Horse Judging Contest last weekend in Fort Worth.Grace placed first individually...

By Donnie A. LucasThe sounds of Christmas will be featured at the annual Albany Christmas Band concert on Sunday starting at 4:00 p.m. with the high school band in the high school auditorium.The seventh grade band will follow at 4:45 p.m., with the sixth grade band students concluding the program...

By Donnie A. LucasThe link to the Christmas Wish List for Albany school teachers and staff is now available on the Facebook page for the AJHS Academic Booster Club.Club members are once again inviting the community to “adopt” a member of the school staff by fulfilling one or more entries on the...

By Donnie A. LucasRegular school day hours could change next Wednesday and Thursday somewhat if the Lion football team advances to the state playoff game.School officials are waiting to see if the Lions win the semifinal game against New Home on Thursday (today) in Sweetwater before announcing any...

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA was among several chapters recognized for achievements in the spring and fall at the Big Country District Banquet at Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene on Monday, Dec. 5.Albany FFA adviser Chris Beard said 12 chapter members attended the event.Last spring, Albany FFA...

By Sam WallerTuesday, Dec. 13 is the deadline for providing items to Believe Tree for Teens sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance.Trees have been delivered to eight participating churches – Albany Methodist, Bethel Assembly, First Baptist, First Christian, Friendship Baptist, Maranatha...

By Sam WallerDistribution of items for the Albany Ministerial Alliance’s Christmas Basket program will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18.Moran recipients can pick up their baskets at 3:00 p.m. that day at First Baptist Church of Moran.Baskets for Vittles by Vehicles recipients  will be delivered...

By Sam WallerCloset Angels will close for the holidays following its Monday, Dec. 12 hours.Closet Angels director Lori Reames said the mission will operate its normal noon to 6:00 p.m. hours next week, then be closed on Monday, Dec. 19.“We’re going to close Dec. 19 to let volunteers start preparing...

By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will hold its 14th annual Christmas Feast Sunday, Dec. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church’s Fellowship Hall.There is no charge for the meal, and everyone is welcome.This year’s menu will include ham, turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes,...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chest fund continues to move closer to its goal of $47,000 for 2022.As of Tuesday, Dec. 6, the fund stood at $25,998, still about $21,000 under where it needs to be by the end of this month.The Chest helps meet the needs of two dozen local organizations.