By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions Club is taking part in a project to provide ramps for homes of disabled residents.Janna Ledbetter, Lions Club secretary/treasurer, is coordinating the effort locally.“We’re partnering with the Kiwanis Club out of Abilene,” Ledbetter said. “TexasRamps.

Plans for the 2021 Fall Festival will be discussed at 3:30 p.m. today at a meeting at Nancy Smith Elementary School.Members of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization encourage parents and students of all grade levels to attend.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association is set for Tuesday, Oct. 12 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Albany Visitors Center (Depot).

By Sam WallerNational 4-H Week is scheduled for Oct. 3-9 with more than a week’s worth of activities scheduled for Shackelford County 4-Hers.

By Donnie A. LucasThis Friday is the deadline for organizations that plan to apply for 2022 funding from the Albany Chest.Applications need to be finished and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 1.

By Donnie A. LucasAfter almost 45 years of ownership, Melinda and I are ready to let someone else take over the reins of this 140-year old newspaper – The Albany News.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 2021 homecoming parade is set to roll through downtown on Friday featuring Albany High School and ex-student royalty, followed by special presentation of the homecoming court during the halftime of the Albany vs. Olney homecoming game that kicks off at 7:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce has postponed the Home of the Hereford Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament scheduled for this weekend until the weekend of Oct. 23, Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones announced on Tuesday.

By Sam WallerThe field is almost full for the 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta.Kiwanian Zach Maberry said 10 teams are already signed up for the four-person scramble, which is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 1 at Albany Golf Course.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Johnnie Hise will speak at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fields of Faith program on Wednesday at Abilene Wylie.“Paul Johnston nominated Johnnie to speak,” Moran principal Jo Hise said.