By Donnie A. LucasA new president was elected and four directors were re-elected to another term at the annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association held Tuesday, Oct. 12.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany merchants and others will set up in the downtown block to hand out candy on Saturday, Oct. 30, continuing a tradition of hosting a community trick-or-treat event.The fun will start at 2:30 p.m. and continue until 4:30 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD trustees spent most of Monday night’s regular meeting going over the district’s various required improvement plans, as well as approving the final version of the 2020-2021 financial audit.

By Sam WallerNine members of the Shackelford County 4-H Club qualified for district competition Saturday with their efforts at the county food show held at Friendship Baptist Church.The 4-Hers competed in appetizer, main dish, side dish and healthy dessert categories.

By Sam WallerNearly 30 Albany FFA students participated in the Greenhand Camp on Oct. 13 at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene with local chapter president Leddie Leech helping lead part of the program.Leech assisted with a presentation entitled “What Can FFA Do For You.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Ragin’ Red Band earned a Division I rating from judges at the Region 6 UIL Marching Contest held Monday at Wylie High School.The band was one of two 2A groups in the East Zone to advance to the Area Marching Contest set for Saturday, Oct. 30 in Amarillo.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Exploring Careers Class of eighth graders at Albany Jr./Sr. High recently completed the Texas Friendly Hospitality Program, earning certificates of achievement from Texas A&M and the AgriLife Extension Service.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will be presenting fire safety information to local school children this Friday, Oct. 22 as part of it annual fire safety and prevention initiative.Several AVFD volunteers  plan to be at Nancy Smith Elementary School at 9:00 a.m.

By Sam WallerTwenty-four students from Albany Junior/Senior High School, four from each grade level, have been selected to serve as student council and senior ambassadors for the Feed Store.

By Sam WallerNeighbors in Need will conduct a garage sale starting at 8:00 a.m. Saturday.Lori Reames said the sale is to raise funds to purchase needed items.“The proceeds will mainly go toward heaters at this time of the year for people who need them,” Reames said.