An assortment of canvas tarps and tents are being erected at Fort Griffin today in preparation for this weekend’s Living History Days, but heavy rain tomorrow could cause student participation numbers to be lower than normal, according to program specialist Eric Abercrombie.

Albany native Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Dyess is the focus of “4-4-43,” a documentary produced by historian John D. Lukacs, and directed by Lukacs and Tim Gray, that will be shown at the Aztec Theater on Saturday morning, Oct. 13, during the Ex-Students Association’s 10:00 a.m. business meeting.

All those who paid membership dues for the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association are invited to the annual membership meeting set next Monday, Oct. 15. The traditional event will be held at the Albany Visitors Center starting at 5:30 p.m.

Local groups and exes are invited to show their school spirit by entering the Albany High School homecoming parade this Friday, Oct. 12 at 5:00 p.m.

All five members of the Albany City Council met in closed session for 45 minutes at the end of Monday’s regular monthly meeting for the annual evaluation of city manager Billy Holson, but there was no action when the session was reopened to the public.

Albany ISD trustees began the process of reviewing candidates for the superintendent’s position during a special meeting on Wednesday evening, Oct. 3, starting with 30 applicants after one withdrew after being named the lone finalist for another district.

The annual Albany Chest campaign is off and running, with directors setting a 2018 goal of $42,000.  A record 26 different organizations, including two new applicants, submitted requests for this year’s funding, all of which were considered by the board during a meeting held on Oct. 3. 

A little over one year since fencing and the first scaffolding went up, a certificate of substantial completion was signed by county judge Ross Montgomery for a $1.37 million repair project at the Shackelford County Courthouse.

A hamburger fundraiser hosted by members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department is set for this Sunday, Oct. 14 to benefit longtime fire chief Kyle Tischler. The meal will be held at the city fire station from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Members of the Albany Mainstreet Playhouse will host a high school reunion themed murder mystery dinner in the reception room and patio (weather permitting) of the Aztec Theater at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18. “Come wearing your school memorabilia,” AMP representative Lorna Ayers said.