MMPC Christmas Feast planned
Matthews Memorial PresbyterianChurch’s 16th annual Christmas Feast. Meals will be served 11:00 a.m.
Closet Angels to close in Dec.
Closet Angels will be open one more week before closing until Jan. 6, according to Lori Reames, director. “We will open Monday, Dec. 16 for local and Breckenridge customers, then close till Jan. 6,” she said.
Churches plan Christmas services
Localchurchesaremaking plans for Christmas services and programs as the holiday draws near. Plans for many traditional events had not been finalized at press time but will be publicized as information is received.
Albany earns multiple ribbons at UIL
Albany’s junior high and elementary students completed the annual UIL Academic District competition last Wednesday in Anson, with a large numberofstudentsatboth campuses bringing home ribbons. The elementary racked up 349.33 points for second place.
Decoration contest begins
TheAlbanyChamber ofCommercehasopened nominationsforthe2024 Albany Christmas Decoration Contest, inviting residents to highlight the best outdoor holiday displays in town. The contest is open to homes within the Albany city limits, and nominations will be accepted from Dec. 9 through Dec. 16.
Lady Lions work to strengthen their game
The Albany Lady Lions enjoyed their best outing of the season last week in their final tuneup before district play.
Albany (3-11) opened the District 10-2A schedule Tuesday, Dec. 10 with a 54-26 loss to Hawley. Details will be re-ported next week.
The Lady Lions’ next district game is Friday, Dec. 20 at Stamford.
Christmas Village brings Albany to life
When Cindy Parsons started her Christmas village collection in 1993, she couldn’t have imagined how large the magical display would grow to be today. Inspired by the charm of miniature villages, she began building her own with her late mother Tootie Rhoads for many years. Now, the tradition continues as a mother-daughter project with Cindy and her daughter, Ashley.
Nativity returns to Aztec Theater this weekend
The biennial presentation of the Albany Nativity is set for two performances Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, at the Aztec Theater.
As is the tradition, tickets to the performance are free of charge and will be available at the box office starting 45 minutes prior to each show.
The show has been produced mostly on a two-year schedule since first written and performed in 1939 by Albany playwright Robert Nail.
Taxes Exceed $1 Million
Richard Petree, Interim Chief Appraiser for the Shackelford County Appraisal District, recently released information on the amount of delinquent tax ac-counts within the Tax District.
Petree said that low col-lection rates in some of the jurisdictions prompted the investigation into the amounts due and indicated that over a million dollars in delinquent taxes are owed across all years.
Wreaths honor veterans Saturday
For the fifth year, volunteers will gather Saturday to honor veterans buried at the Albany Cemetery with a memorial wreath for the holiday season as part of the National Wreaths Across America Day observance.
Family members and other local residents will meet at 10 a.m. at the pavilion located at the local cemetery for a brief ceremony prior to laying wreaths on approximately 625 graves.
“We will gather a little before the program starts to hand out lists of veterans’ graves sites in the different sections of the cemetery,” Diana Nail said.
