By Sam WallerAlbany churches are getting ready for Christmas with several planning special events and services leading up to the holiday.Some pastors and congregations have not yet finalized plans for Christmas events.

By Donnie A. LucasLocal residents are invited to come catch the Christmas spirit at the annual Albany Bands Christmas Concert set for Thursday, Dec. 9 in the high school auditorium.The concert is again being divided into three parts so students and parents don’t have to stay for all the bands...

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Academic Booster Club is once again inviting the community to “adopt” a member of the school staff through its Christmas Wish List program.Sponsored by the “Rise and Shine” committee, the event enables local residents who want to participate to access a wish list...

By Donnie A. LucasThe student and teacher of the six-weeks for the second grading period were announced recently.Seventh grader Mimi Ivy was selected by fellow students and teachers as the student of the six weeks, receiving a pair of Apple air pods.The students and teachers at the junior high and...

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany Junior High and Nancy Smith Elementary students are competing in a number of UIL academic events this week, culminating on Tuesday, Dec. 7 when all contests must be completed.Each of the participating schools in the district are mostly conducting contests locally, with each...

By Sam WallerToys for Tots raised more than $600 Saturday providing barbecue sandwiches for attendees at Albany’s Lighted Christmas Parade.Marine SSgt.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program are Thursday, Dec. 2 and Friday, Dec. 3.Certified families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Dec. 2.

By Melinda L. LucasThe phone number for volunteers to call if they want to help to lay wreaths on local veterans’ graves later this month was incorrect in last week’s paper.Those who want to participate in the Dec. 18 National Wreaths Across America Day are asked to contact Saundra Nobles at...

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program are Thursday, Dec. 2 and Friday, Dec. 3.Certified families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Dec. 2.

By Sam WallerAlbany postmaster Laura Gilbreath is encouraging U.S. Postal Service customers to get a jump on mailing packages to ensure deliveries of Christmas presents before Christmas Day.Gilbreath said the Albany Post Office will maintain its regular hours through Dec. 23.“We will be closing at...