By Sam WallerCloset Angels and The Local Exchange) formerly Neighbors in Need) will be closed over the school Christmas break so volunteers can have time with their families.The last day Closet Angels will be open is Wednesday, Dec. 15. The ministry will reopen Jan. 5.

By Sam WallerThe 13th annual Christmas Feast will be held Saturday, Dec. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall.Tamara Trail, one of the event organizers, said there is no charge for the meal, and anyone is welcome to receive food.

By Melinda L. LucasThe year is underway for local Cub Scouts, who have had several meetings since organizing in September.Cubmaster Jacey Shack said that about nine members are finishing up the annual popcorn sales and other projects planned by Den Leaders of the Lion, Wolf, Bear, and Tiger dens.

By Sam WallerThere are three weeks  left in the annual Albany Chest campaign and contributions are badly  needed in order to meet the 2021 fundraising goal of $46,000.

By Donnie A. LucasVeterans in the Albany Cemetery will once again be honored during the National Wreaths Across America Day scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18, with local volunteers meeting for a brief ceremony prior to placing the 525 wreaths out across the cemetery.The ceremony will start at 11:00 a.

By Donnie A. LucasChristmas could come early for all Albany students if the Lion football team advances to the state championship game next week in Arlington.Currently, students are scheduled to be in class next week, with early release days planned for Wednesday, Dec. 15 through Friday, Dec.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions have picked a good time to be playing their best football of the season.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady ­Lions got plenty of court time after their return from the Thanksgiving break, playing at Ballinger on Tuesday, Nov. 30, before spending the weekend at the Breckenridge tournament.The Lady Lions went 2-3 at the tournament, beating Class 4A Springtown and Moran.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity basketball team swept its four games over the weekend at the Albany JV Tournament, while the freshman team went 2-2 in its first action of the season.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs basketball teams swept their home games Monday against Hamlin, allowing a total of 16 points.The White team won 33-8 with the Red team posting a 36-8 victory. In both games, Hamlin went without scoring in the second and third quarters.