By Donnie A. LucasVeterans in the Albany Cemetery will once again be honored during the National Wreaths Across America Day scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18, with local volunteers meeting for a brief ceremony prior to placing the 525 wreaths out across the cemetery.The ceremony will start at 11:00...

By Sam WallerThere are three weeks  left in the annual Albany Chest campaign and contributions are badly  needed in order to meet the 2021 fundraising goal of $46,000.

By Melinda L. LucasThe year is underway for local Cub Scouts, who have had several meetings since organizing in September.Cubmaster Jacey Shack said that about nine members are finishing up the annual popcorn sales and other projects planned by Den Leaders of the Lion, Wolf, Bear, and Tiger...

By Sam WallerThe 13th annual Christmas Feast will be held Saturday, Dec. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall.Tamara Trail, one of the event organizers, said there is no charge for the meal, and anyone is welcome to receive food.“It’s intended...

By Sam WallerCloset Angels and The Local Exchange) formerly Neighbors in Need) will be closed over the school Christmas break so volunteers can have time with their families.The last day Closet Angels will be open is Wednesday, Dec. 15.

By Sam WallerThe Christmas season is being celebrated with a wide range of special activities and services at Albany churches.Some pastors and congregations have not yet finalized plans for Christmas events.

All 41 ornaments that were part of the Believe Tree for Teens program were claimed from local churches last weekend.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany eighth grader Cheyenne Hebel earned a seat on the All-Region Junior High Band last Saturday.Hebel competed at San Angelo’s Lake­view High School, taking 11th chair among the 80 trumpet players who tried out.Three Albany students are traveling to Midland Greenwood High...

By Donnie A. LucasThe traditional Christmas concert that was scheduled for Thursday featuring the three Albany school bands has been postponed until Sunday, Dec. 12.The concert was changed due to a conflict with the Albany Lions semifinal football playoff also now set for Thursday (today) in...

By Donnie A. LucasThe link to the Christmas Wish List for Albany school teachers and staff is now available to be accessed on three different sites.The Albany Academic Booster Club is once again inviting the community to “adopt” a member of the school staff by fulfilling one or more entries on the...