Albany earns multiple ribbons at UIL

1 year ago By Donnie A. Lucas
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.
Albany earns multiple ribbons at UIL

Decoration contest begins

1 year ago By David H. Waller
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.
Ti!any Waddell arranges yard decorations for the holiday season. The Albany Chamber is currently requesting nominations for homes to be in the Christmas Decoration Contest. DAVID WALLER / ALBANY NEWS

Christmas Village brings Albany to life

1 year ago By david@westerntrailmedia.com
When Cindy Parsons started her Christmas village collection in 1993, she couldn’t have imagined how large the magical display would grow to be today. Inspired by the charm of miniature villages, she began building her own with her late mother Tootie Rhoads for many years.
Cindy Parsons carefully arranges her Christmas village layout, a detailed miniature representation of Albany. She points out the details of the Robert Nail Memorial Stadium replica, complete with stadium lights and cheering fans

Nativity returns to Aztec Theater this weekend

1 year ago By david@westerntrailmedia.com
The biennial presentation of the Albany Nativity is set for two performances Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, at the Aztec Theater. As is the tradition, tickets to the performance are free of charge and will be available at the box office starting 45 minutes prior to each show.
John Tate, portraying Moses in the Albany Nativity, rehearses with members of the Patriarchal Family for this weekend’s performances. Tickets for the biennial production are provided free of charge as a gift to the community, with the Nativity beginning at 7:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday nights.

25 entries tallied in Christmas parade

1 year ago By David H. Waller
OnSaturday,Nov.30,downtown Albany’s Main Street was lined with spectators eager to experience the annual Albany Lighted Christmas Parade, hosted by the Albany Chamber of Commerce. This year’s parade featured over 25 entries, with floats and participants showcasing an abundance of holiday cheer.
The Fandangle’s “big train” pulls the steam-powered calliope in one of th 25 entries in the Chamber Christmas parade. The parade, held last Saturday night, traditionally ushers in the holiday season in Albany. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

Tour of Homes

1 year ago By David H. Waller
The Albany PTO will host its annual Christmas Parade of Homes on Sunday, December 8, from 3 to 5 p.m., with a new addition this year – a Christmas Tour Luncheon preceding the tour.
Michaela Smith, who will open her home to visitors on Sunday afternoon, is one of five homeowners on the Albany PTO’s 2024 Christmas Parade of Homes. The holiday tour will be preceded by a chili and stew luncheon at the AJSH cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A shuttle bus will be available free of charge. David Wall er / Albany News
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