5th quarter to follow game
By Donnie A. LucasA fifth quarter fellowship will be held following the Albany vs. Anson football game on Friday, with the junior high and high school students being hosted as separate locations.
Sports photos ready for pickup
By Melinda L. LucasColor photo packets taken of junior high and high school football and volleyball players by The Albany News are ready for pickup, along with those of all cheerleaders. Junior high football packages arrived last week.
Fall Fest to be discussed Sept. 30
By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization have started planning for the 2021 Fall Festival, and students, and parents from all grade levels are encouraged to attend a meeting set for next Thursday, Sept. 30.
Albany exes plan ‘big’ homecoming
By Donnie A, LucasAfter missing out on the biennial “Big Homecoming” in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Albany Ex-Students Association have opted to hold the event this year and recognize three honor classes instead of the usual two classes.
Flu vaccines available at local clinics
By Sam WallerThe easing of COVID-19 restrictions could have unintended consequences for the upcoming flu season.
Rogers to walk in 19th Alzheimer’s event
By Sam WallerThe Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 at Grover Nelson Park in Abilene.Beverly Rogers of Albany is once again heading up fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association in Shackelford County.
The Patch to be open Oct. 1
By Sam WallerBethel Assembly will give Albany’s homecoming weekend a fall flair with its annual “The Patch” celebration.The event will get underway at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Bank Park with a pumpkin market. Sales will continue until 2:00 p.m. or until the pumpkins sell out.
Local students participate in PK bass tournament
By Melinda L. LucasA couple of Albany High School FFA members participated in a tournament last weekend as part of the Texas High School Bass Association.The events took place at Possum Kingdom Lake on Saturday, Sept. 18, according to FFA sponsor Chris Beard.
AHS honorees to be presented at game
By Donnie A. LucasPlans for 2021 Homecoming activities set for next Friday, Oct. 1 are being finalized, with some additions to the parade happening this week and the full list of homecoming royalty announced.The parade is set to roll through downtown at 5:00 p.m.
Student council officers elected
By Donnie A. LucasAlbany secondary students recently elected both class officers and student council officers for the 2021-2022 school year.
