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Pigeons to race from Albany to Houston

2 years ago By Sam Waller

The Gulf Coast Racing Pigeon Association is planning to start one of its biggest races of the year Thursday,Nov.2inAlbany. MikeBelloftheGCRPA, based in Houston, said the event is being held in conjunction with the 2023 AUConvention,whichwill beheldNov.

Praise night set Sunday at Feed Store

2 years ago By Sam Waller

A Fifth Sunday praise night is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

Tax statements to be mailed this week

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

About 25,000 tax statements are being mailed in the next week, as local property owners find out what they will owe in taxes for this year. Shackelford County chief appraiser Clayton Snyder said statements were scheduled to start mailing Friday, Oct.

Quality Counts coursework due soon

2 years ago By Sam Waller

Bradee Stautzenberger became the latest Albany FFAstudent to participate in the State Fair of Texas. Stautzenberger participated in the wether doe goat show, exhibiting two animals on Wednesday, Oct.

5th quarter planned Friday

2 years ago By Sam Waller

The Feed Store will hold its final Fifth Quarter youth gathering of the 2023 football season Friday, Oct. 27 following the Albany Lions’ Senior Night game against Hamlin.

Running Man slated

2 years ago By Sam Waller

The Feed Store is gearing up for its own version of Halloween tricks and treats with the 27th annual Running Man competition.. The activities begin at 9:00 p.m.

Tyler Chapman (l) helps Cambree Clegg (r) tape up a poster promoting the 2023 Running Man. The Feed Store will host the popular event this Saturday night. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

WORDS about the WORD

2 years ago By Brad Mcbee

“ So the LORD made a covenant with Abram that day and said, “I have given this land to your descendants, all the way from the border of Egypt to the great Euphrates River.