By Sam WallerTrinity Lutheran Church will hold its annual Mission Festival at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 with pastor Keith Reich of Cisco’s Redeemer Lutheran Church speaking.After the service, a meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall.

By Donnie A. Lucas& Sam WallerThe deadline to make reservations for the 19th annual Friends of Fort Griffin Gala is Monday, Oct. 9.The Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 14 at Collins Creek Ranch, featuring Aaron McDonnell and the Neon Eagles, and includes a meal and silent auction.

By Sam WallerXi Chi Pi Sorority expects to have a full field for its fourth annual Scholarship Golf Scramble, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7 at Albany Golf Course.“We’re completely full at this point,” organizer Lauren Peacock said.

By Sam WallerEntries are still being accepted for the Albany Kiwanis Club’s 16th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta.The event, which benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 20 at Albany Golf Course.

By Sam WallerThe Albany NFL Flag Football League completed its third week of play this week with one team in each age group coming in undefeated.The league has 101 players split among 12 teams in three age groups. Games are being played Mondays and Tuesdays at the Albany High School baseball field.

By Sam WallerEight students from Moran’s dual-credit advanced animal science class visited the 6666 Ranch at Guthrie to tour equine facility and breeding program.Superintendent John Denson said the group was escorted by Eric Van Reet, the ranch’s stallion manager.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter spending the night in southern Shackelford County at the Moran School, about 30 bike riders came through Albany  last Wednesday morning, Sept. 20, representing the Texas Brotherhood Ride.They were escorted along Hwy.

By Donnie A. LucasDowntown Albany will be looking like fall is in the air on Saturday even if the thermometer doesn’t agree, thanks to the efforts of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and local volunteers.

By Melinda L. LucasThe main reason for a mid-week meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital Board was to adopt the budget and tax rate, but directors ended up with several other big items on the Sept.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County elected officials worked through a fairly routine agenda in short order on Monday, Sept. 25, with another session set for Friday, Sept. 29 to open bids and award contracts for fuel and mowing.