Local exhibitors place in major shows
By Sam WallerAlbany’s Gracie Price placed first in her class with her Maine-Anjou heifer at the San Angelo stock show and won senior cattle showmanship exhibiting the same animal.
Directors re-elect Chamber officers
By Melinda L. LucasTwo directors were re-elected to the Albany Chamber of Commerce board at the organization’s annual membership meeting on Friday, Feb. 11, at Ft. Griffin Gen. Mdse. Restaurant, held a week later than originally scheduled because of bad weather the previous Friday.
No races contested at press time
By Donnie A. LucasWith no contested races as of Tuesday, residents only have two more days to toss their hats into the local political ring for several local elections to be decided May 7.
Early voting gets underway with new machines
By Donnie A. LucasEarly voting started on Monday for the March 1 primary elections, with about 24 voters showing up at the Courthouse first floor lobby on the first day alone to mark their ballots.In-person early voting will continue at the Courthouse through Friday, Feb. 25.
Tickets available for OJAC’s Ruby Jubilee
By Donnie A. LucasAfter being postponed for a couple of years due to the pandemic, the Old Jail Art Center will finally get to celebrate 40 years of collecting with a gala that will also mark the opening of three new exhibitions for the spring.
Youth games rescheduled
By Sam WallerThe final day of Albany’s youth basketball season and the opening of the Little Dribblers season, both scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5, were postponed a week because of last week’s winter storm.The fifth and sixth grade boys and girls teams will now wrap up their schedules Saturday, Feb.
Little League deadline extended
Registration for Albany Little League has been extended two weeks to Feb. 25, according to league organizer Paul Hamilton.Sign-up for Minor, Major, Intermediate, and Junior leagues is being conducted online at www.albanytxll.com.
Chris Knight concert to be ‘replayed’ June 11
By Donnie A. LucasThe Chris Knight concert set for last Saturday at the Aztec Theater was postponed by the artist due to weather conditions.
OJAC to celebrate ‘Hearts for Art’
By Melinda L. LucasDespite last Saturday’s weather-triggered cancellation of a family festival, the Old Jail Art Center has a lot going on this month and on into March.
Weekend camp set for boys
The Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Weekend of Champions for area boys is set for Feb. 18-20 at Eastland’s Solid Rock Encampment.FCA organizer Paul Johnston of Albany invites all boys from eighth grade through high school to attend the event.
