By Sandy Morris Pick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program will be today, Thursday, Nov. 5 and tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 6.

By Sandy Morris Albany Junior High  one act play cast members have been rehearsing daily in preparation for their upcoming district competition on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Stamford.   “The Magic Well” will be performed for the public on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.

By Lynsi Musselman Earlier this year, Albany High School senior and lifelong Albany resident Sidney Bartee was named Lions Club Sweetheart for 2020-2021. Lions Club member Myra Hise said the Lions were proud to name Sidney as the sweetheart for the year.

By Sandy Morris Moran junior and senior classes are hosting a canned food drive over the next two weeks for needy families in the community.

By Melinda L. Lucas The presidential race plus local board elections delayed from May due to COVID brought out large numbers of county voters for the 2020 General Election, with a large percentage voting early and absentee.

By Sandy Morris Earlier in the year, the -COVID-19 pandemic basically gave Albany ISD students an extended spring break that ran through the end of the school year.

By Sandy Morris Recent cooler temperatures and a pleasant forecast for the upcoming weekend have hunters hopeful for a good opening weekend of deer and turkey season.

By Sandy Morris It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Albany Chamber of Commerce.  Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said this week that Albany Bucks tickets, parade float entries, and memorial ornament sales all begin on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

By Sandy Morris Local FFA and 4-H members are already hard at work preparing for the upcoming stock show season. Members have a number of upcoming events and due dates in the next several weeks, as well as fundraisers and dues to pay.

By Sandy Morris Early voting for the Nov. 3 election will wrap up in Texas and Shackelford County on Friday, Oct. 30, with the General Election Day set for next Tuesday, Nov. 3.