By Sandy Morris The date has been set for Friendship Baptist Church’s fourth annual “Harvest Acres.”  The yearly event is always scheduled for the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

By Lynsi Musselman Closet Angels is cele-brating 10 years of being Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church’s clothing ministry, with the purpose of helping those in need.

By Sandy Morris The last “Fifth Quarter” event of the 2020 season will be held at The Feed Store directly after the Cross Plains game this Friday, Oct. 30. First Baptist Church will host the event for the students and will serve Subway sandwiches.

By Sandy Morris The Moran PTO will sponsor Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 30.  The event will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the front parking lot of the school. Everyone is invited to participate.

By Donnie A. Lucas Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election and three local races that were postponed earlier in the year due to COVID-19 coronavirus concerns has been brisk with just over 30 percent of all registered voters in the county casting ballots.

By Donnie A. Lucas Albany High School seniors Wesley Estridge and Torie Fuentes were crowned 2020 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime last Friday night in the Albany Lions’ 61-0 win over the Ranger Bulldogs.

By Melinda L. Lucas Albany ISD administrators reviewed updates about the district’s Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP), as well as looking at possible changes in remote learning during a board meeting on Monday, Oct. 19.

By Melinda L. Lucas All Shackelford County 4-H and FFA youth who plan to exhibit lambs, goats, or heifers at the county show or any other shows this school year need to get their animals validated next week. Lambs and goats can be validated at the ag barn starting at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26.

By Melinda L. Lucas Two directors were re-elected to another term and plans made for the 2021 show during the annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association held Tuesday night, Oct. 13. Lanham Martin and Cody Leech will continue as directors.

By Melinda L. Lucas Closet Angels and Neighbors In Need are joining forces this weekend to host fundraisers benefitting Kristi Brooker as she continues her fight against breast cancer.