Sue Breeden, for the fifth year in a row, brought home a blue ribbon from the West Texas Fair’s creative arts division with her bead work. This year’s theme was taken from the cover of Night Flying Woman: An Ojibway Narrative (Native Voices) by Ignatia Broker.

By Sam WallerShackelford County judge John Viertel and Albany mayor Susan Montgomery attended the dedication of an America 250 Patriot Marker on Wednesday, Sept. 13 on the grounds of the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge.

By Donnie A. LucasThis Friday is the deadline for organizations that plan to apply for 2024 funding from the Albany Chest.Applications need to be finished and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 29.

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association is set for Tuesday, Oct. 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany FFA chapter has elected officers for the 2023-2024 school year and has already started working on a number of community projects.

By Donnie A. LucasDonations of canned and non-perishable food items are currently being collected by students at both the elementary and the secondary schools as part of a competition that will benefit the local food bank.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Band will compete Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Big Country Marching Festival at Wylie High School in Abilene.The Albany band will take the field at 11:30 a.m., according to director  William Vaughan. The public is invited to attend.

By Sam WallerMembers of Albany Methodist Church are forming teams to assist with the Shackelford County House at Houses for Healing in Abilene.Church and community members helped build the house in 2021 with volunteers signing their names on studs used in the construction.

By Sam WallerLocal residents will have the opportunity to purchase pumpkins for fall at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 30 during Bethel Assembly’s The Patch fundraiser at the Bank Park.

By Sam WallerThe Albany chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes will take part in the Fields of Faith program Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Graham’s Newton Field.Fields of Faith is an event where students challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ.