By Melinda L. Lucas With a short agenda, Albany city council members utilized Monday night’s meeting time to learn more about the long-range plan for capital improvements and water plant repairs.

By Lynsi Musselman The Shackelford County 4-H will host a County Food Show on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church. Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H club coordinator Kloey Painter said any students who plan to participate in the District Food Show on Saturday, Nov.

By Lynsi Musselman The downtown merchants will host their annual trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Michelle Alexander with Vintage Vanilla said non-merchants are invited to set up between the shops or at Bank Park to pass out candy as well.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany Chest campaign is off and running, with directors setting a 2020 goal of $41,000, $1,000 less than last year.

Although several current members and inductees weren’t able to attend, a total of 17 junior and senior students at Albany High School were recognized last Sunday afternoon after they were selected by the AISD staff to become a part of the AHS National Honor Society.

By Lynsi Musselman The 32nd annual anti-drug campaign called Red Ribbon Week kicks off Oct. 26-30 for the Albany Independent School District.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany High School marching band is getting ready for the University Interscholastic League East Zone marching contest on Saturday, Nov. 7, after UIL delayed the contest due to COVID-19 precautions.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany Fellowship of Christian Athlete students  can join other youth on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium for the Big Country FCA sponsored Fields of Faith.

By Lynsi Musselman Members of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will host their second annual ‘Ribgate’ on Friday, Oct. 16 from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. Pastor Anthoy Ceder said this is an opportunity to host the community of Albany in an outdoor “tailgate” event in the MMPC backyard.

By Lynsi Musselman Trinity Lutheran Church  will observe “Mission” Sunday during the regular church service on Sunday, Oct. 18 in place of the annual Fall Mission Festival. Pastor Tom Chandler said that to plan an event with an outside speaker takes time.