By Sam WallerJohn Caldwell and Friends will perform after the awards are given at the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s Home of the Hereford Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 23 at WebbPark.

By Donnie A. LucasTicket holders for the Friends of Fort Griffin Gala held Saturday were treated to a prime rib dinner and the music of Larry, Steve, & Rudy: The Gatlins while helping raise funding for projects at the historic fort.

By Donnie A. LucasThe high school and junior high students will meet together this week for the Fifth Quarter Fellowship at the Feed Store following the varsity game Friday against Hico.The event is being hosted by Friendship Baptist Church, Bethel Assembly, and the United Methodist Church.

Some of the youngest participants in the pumpkin decorating competition sit with their entries after the presentation parade and listen to a short Bible lesson. Saturday’s Patch was sponsored by Bethel Assembly.

By Sam WallerThe Albany High School FFA has a number of fundraising projects under way, from holiday decorations, holiday meats, and treats.Albany FFA students have been building oilfield Christmas trees and crosses in addition to other projects.

By Donnie A. LucasOfficers for the Albany Chapter of the National Honor Society were elected last week and upcoming projects were discussed for the 2021-2022 school year.Sarah Cotter was selected as president, with Luke Ivy named as vice president.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany’s Ragin’ Red Band will compete on Monday at the UIL area contest at Wylie High School in Abilene.The band will step off at 2:15 p.m. at Wylie’s Bulldog Stadium, serving as the first band in the line-up.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA member Kenzie Neve placed eighth in her weight class recently at the State Fair of Texas with a Shorthorn steer.

By Melinda L. LucasEarly voting for the Nov. 2 amendment election begins in Texas and Shackelford County, on Monday, Oct. 18 with the eight propositions ranging from not allowing the state to prohibit or limit religious services to one permitting charitable raffles at rodeo venues.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Parent-Teacher Organization is seeking volunteers to work at Fall Fest later this month on Saturday, Oct. 30.The event is scheduled for 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Nancy Smith Elementary School.