Whilethedaysofporing overacatalogofChristmas toys are long gone, children are still making lists for Santa. The Albany News will be printing Santa letters and holiday essays in the Christmas issue to be published on Thursday, Dec.

Sunday, Dec. 15 marks the day for “Flannels and Flapjacks,” a holiday event sponsored by First Baptist Church.

The Aztec Theater was filled with music Saturday night as a group of local singers took the stage for “Our Songs,” a performance showcasing a wide range of musical favorites.

Friendship Baptist Church completed its annual HarvestAcresBazaar last Saturday, and according to organizer Danita Johnston, the volunteers had a great day, selling lots of baked goods and other items.

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A number of Albany Junior HighandNancySmith Elementary students are competing in a variety of UIL Academic events next week in Anson. Oral Reading for grade school was held Nov.

Christmas benefit Longtime ag teacher Chris Beard took a commanding lead on the final day of the fourth annual “Turkey Teacher” fundraiser last week, earning the right to dress up in a turkey costume on Friday prior to students being dismissed for the Thanksgiving holidays.

Albany students and staff members will return to the classroom on Monday, Dec. 2 after taking a full week of vacation for theThanksgivingholiday.

Starting Dec. 1, The Albany News will implement an all-digital invoicing system for advertising clients.

Those attending Albany’s Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 30 can skip turkey leftovers for one meal and support a worthy cause at the same time.