By Donnie A. LucasRegistration for all Albany ISD students will open online beginning Monday, Aug. 1, according to school officials.The district is once again using the Ascender Parent Portal for registration, with a link available on the district website.

By Donnie A. LucasFour members of the Albany FFA chapter and sponsor Chris Beard attended the Texas FFA State Convention in Ft. Worth last week, picking up a pair of awards won by the local chapter.Representing Albany at the convention were Leddie Leech, Gracie Price, Robyn Trail, and Kenzie Neve.

By Sam WallerPreparations for Community Vacation Bible School are under way with volunteers setting up for the event, which will run Sunday, July 24 through Wednesday, July 27.A new feature for this year is the addition of the R.O.P.E. program (Rights of Passage Experience) for rising seventh...

By Sam WallerThe past two weeks have seen youth groups from First Baptist Church of Albany enjoy outdoor activities while also strengthening their relationship with Christ as they attended summer church camps.A total of  19 preteens (fourth through sixth grades) and two adults spent July 11-15 at...

By Sam WallerCloset Angels is once again planning a Back-to-School Bash to help families prepare for the start of the upcoming school year.The event is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1.Shoppers are encouraged to sign up for the drawings to win cash prizes, gas cards, and Zappos...

By Sam WallerMoran ISD enrollment packets will be available after Monday, Aug. 1, according to school officials.All students planning to attend Moran school in the 2022-23 school year will need to pick up a packet from the MISD office.The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 8 at Moran, which is...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Moran Masonic Lodge #863 held its officer installation ceremony Saturday, July 16.The event was hosted by the Clyde Masonic Lodge during a joint ceremony with both Clyde and Cisco Masonic Lodges.Officers installed for the 2022-2023 year were Worshipful Master Earl McFerrin,...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Masonic Lodge Scholarship Golf Tournament already has a full field, but is taking names for a waiting list.The four-person scramble is scheduled to tee off at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at Albany Golf Course.All proceeds benefit the Albany Masonic Lodge Wisdom Foundation,...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases appears to be increasing, causing at least one major event to be cancelled this week.The second week of Day Camp sponsored by Resoure Care was cancelled after several cases of ­COVID-19 among campers and staff were reported at the end of the...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School counselors will host a dual-credit meeting in the secondary library starting at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, July 31.The session was originally scheduled for June 3 but was postponed because of conflicts.Jenny Scott and new counselor Kelly Windham will...