By Sam WallerMore than a dozen game booths as well as several other activities and plenty of food options will be among the attractions Saturday evening for the Albany Parent-Teacher Organization’s Fall Fest at Nancy Smith Elementary School.The event, which is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases continued to trend downward slightly last week, according to a report issued by county judge Bob Skelton, with booster doses now available locally for eligible residents.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany High School band will travel to Amarillo on Saturday to compete in the area UIL Marching Contest with a chance to advance to the state contest.Albany is one of 21 Class 2A bands vying for four spots advancing to the sate marching contest.

By Sam WallerTwenty-eight organizations have applied for funding from the Albany Chest.Groups ranging from pre-school to senior citizens have submitted requests totaling more than $56,000. The goal, however, has been set at $46,000, with a little over $10,000 contributed so far.

By Melinda L. LucasEarly voting for the Nov. 5 amendment election will end tomorrow, and registered voters who have not already cast their ballots are encouraged to participate in early voting this week or to vote on Election Day next Tuesday, Nov. 2.

By Melinda L. LucasAbout 25,000 tax statements are being mailed this week, as local property owners find out what they will owe in taxes for this year.

By Donnie A. LucasWhile traditional trick-or-treating will be held on Sunday evening, Oct. 31, local merchants and businesses will once again be handing out candy to local youth on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 30.Participating businesses will be set up mostly in the main block of downtown from 2:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA member Kenzie Neve placed third with her Class 2 Market Steer earlier this month at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City, Missouri.

By Melinda L. LucasWith the 2021 “Red Ribbon Week” campaign winding down, organizers still have quite a bit more planned for local students on Thursday and Friday.Red Ribbon Week in Albany this year began on Monday, Oct. 25. The annual campaign is recognized not only locally but across the nation.

By Donnie A. LucasThe final Fifth Quarter after-game fellowship will be hosted by First Baptist Church on Friday following the Albany vs. Santo football game, but where it will be held depends on the wind.