4-Hers complete community service projects
The Shackelford County 4-H Club completed a pair of community service projects Sunday, Dec. 8 at its final meeting of 2024.
PO asks for veteran photos
Thepermanentveteran project proposed by the local Albany Post Office has seen a slow response, according to post office employeeTiffanyWaddell. “We had a positive response to our Memorial Day display of veteran pictures, so we decided to make it a permanent undertaking,” Waddell said.
Family movie night set
TheAlbanyPTOishosting its first-ever Christmas Movie Night at the Aztec Theater on Friday, Dec.20. The event kicks off at 6:00 p.m.
Holiday fun planned at FBC
First Baptist Church willhost“FlannelandFlapjacks” on Sunday, Dec. 15.
MMPC Christmas Feast planned
Matthews Memorial PresbyterianChurch’s 16th annual Christmas Feast. Meals will be served 11:00 a.m.
Closet Angels to close in Dec.
Closet Angels will be open one more week before closing until Jan. 6, according to Lori Reames, director. “We will open Monday, Dec. 16 for local and Breckenridge customers, then close till Jan. 6,” she said.
Churches plan Christmas services
Localchurchesaremaking plans for Christmas services and programs as the holiday draws near. Plans for many traditional events had not been finalized at press time but will be publicized as information is received.
Albany earns multiple ribbons at UIL
Albany’s junior high and elementary students completed the annual UIL Academic District competition last Wednesday in Anson, with a large numberofstudentsatboth campuses bringing home ribbons. The elementary racked up 349.33 points for second place.
Decoration contest begins
TheAlbanyChamber ofCommercehasopened nominationsforthe2024 Albany Christmas Decoration Contest, inviting residents to highlight the best outdoor holiday displays in town. The contest is open to homes within the Albany city limits, and nominations will be accepted from Dec. 9 through Dec. 16.
Lady Lions work to strengthen their game
The Albany Lady Lions enjoyed their best outing of the season last week in their final tuneup before district play.
Albany (3-11) opened the District 10-2A schedule Tuesday, Dec. 10 with a 54-26 loss to Hawley. Details will be re-ported next week.
The Lady Lions’ next district game is Friday, Dec. 20 at Stamford.
