By Brad McBee A while back I was shooting at a gun range just outside of Albany when I came across a Killdeer.  Killdeers are  robin size, large plover, brownish, with white bellies and black stripes on their heads, necks, and breasts. The name comes from a call that sounds like “kill-deer,”

By Sam Waller The Feed Store has planned a pair of ongoing programs for local youth to begin with the start of the new school year.

Words cannot express the prayers, love and support that we have received during the loss of Papa Hugh. We are so thankful and blessed to live in such a caring community and appreciate the cards, calls, flowers, food, visits and memories shared.  The family of  Hugh Lowe

By Sidney Bartee Plans are underway at the Feed Store for the upcoming school year. The Feed Store will first be handing out “goodie bags” during registration for secondary school students on Aug. 2 and 3. The organization will also hand out “goodies” at the staff lunch.

By Sidney Bartee The Albany Ministerial Alliance sponsored Vacation Bible School began this summer’s “Destination Dig” on Sunday, July 25 and wrapped up the program on Wednesday, July 28.  The Wednesday night program included a “Family Night,” hot dog supper, and swimming.

By Sidney Bartee Volunteers began setting up for Community Vacation Bible School on Sunday, July 18, with the four-day event scheduled for July 25-28. Children who are four by Sept. 1 through students who have completed sixth grade are invited to attend “Destination Dig.”

By Jillian Lucas Nine members from the First Baptist Church returned from their annual mission trip in Del Rio this past week. The team left June 27 and returned July 1. Albany FBC mission groups have worked with a program called River Ministry in Del Rio for many years.

By Sandy Morris The famous handmade tracker organ at the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church in Albany will again be the main attraction when the church opens its doors to Fandangle visitors.

By Sandy Morris Members of the First Baptist Church of Albany will host a “Mexican Pile-On” fundraiser on Sunday, June 6. The meal will be held in the FBC Fellowship Hall immediately following the Sunday worship service that morning, according to Julie Miller, who is helping to organize the event.

Graduating senior Corbin Roberts (above, r) accepts a Bible from First Baptist youth pastor Campbell Terry (l) during Sunday’s Baccalaureate service and Bible presentation, two traditional events that were combined again this year.