By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Band will compete Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Big Country Marching Festival at Wylie High School in Abilene.The Albany band will take the field at 11:30 a.m., according to director  William Vaughan. The public is invited to attend.

By Sam WallerMembers of Albany Methodist Church are forming teams to assist with the Shackelford County House at Houses for Healing in Abilene.Church and community members helped build the house in 2021 with volunteers signing their names on studs used in the construction.

By Sam WallerLocal residents will have the opportunity to purchase pumpkins for fall at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 30 during Bethel Assembly’s The Patch fundraiser at the Bank Park.

By Sam WallerThe Albany chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes will take part in the Fields of Faith program Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Graham’s Newton Field.Fields of Faith is an event where students challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany will host a Legacy Banquet honoring longtime church members at 6:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 at The Feed Store.Each honoree will be escorted by a deacon and his wife, FBC interim pastor Stan Alcorn said.

Anthony Ceder will preach his last sermon as pastor of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Oct. 1.Ceder is stepping down to be on staff at Grace Commons Church in Boulder, Colorado.

By Sam WallerMembers of the Shackelford County 4-H Horse Club enjoyed a visit Monday, Sept. 18 with the Six White Horses from Hardin-Simmons University.Club member Faith Fry organized the program as part of her role as an Equine Ambassador.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members wrapped up participation at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo with steers and another calf scramble winner.“We are proud of all of our exhibitors and participants in this year’s West Texas Fair,” Albany FFA advisor Chris Beard said.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the October distribution of the commodity food program are scheduled next week.On Thursday, Oct. 5, families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasPostmaster Laura Gilbreath is officially retiring on Sept. 30 after 33 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service.A reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 29 at the Albany Post Office lobby from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.