By Melinda L. Lucas Campus and district improvement plans were reviewed and accepted by trustees on the Albany school board during a fairly routine meeting on Monday, Oct. 21.

By Kathy Thomson With the 2019 “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. 21. The annual campaign is recognized not only locally but across the nation.

By Melinda L. Lucas An “Heirloom Document Preservation” program is being planned by the Old Jail Art Center on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The archival workshop is open to everyone, with a small fee of $15 charged to OJAC members and $20 to non-members.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany High School band received an overall rating of III at the East Zone Region 6 Marching Contest at Wylie Bulldog Stadium earlier this week. The Ragin’ Red Band was the second one to compete on Monday, Oct. 21, taking the field at 2:30 p.m.

When officers of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association were reported last week, Shelly Bartee was listed as treasurer. Cori Bezner has served as treasurer for the past two years and was reelected to continue serving in that role.

By Kathy Thomson Trick or treating will involve some older youth again this year, including Albany High School student council members who will be out to “Trick or Treat for Change” on Wednesday night, Oct. 30 starting at 7:00 p.m.

By Kathy Thomson Cloudy night skies, no moonlight, and cool temperatures might make it harder for spotlighters to find youth competitors during The Feed Store sponsored Running Man event this Saturday night, Oct. 26 after Fall Fest.

The Albany News’ 14th annual holiday recipe section will be published in one month, with favorite recipes being solicited from all ages of current and former Albany and Moran chefs and bakers.

By Kathy Thomson Kathryn Hamilton was recently hired as the new full-time youth minister at the Feed Store, and the 2018 Abilene Christian University graduate is bringing a world of experience with her back to her home town.

By Kathy Thomson Several of Sandi Conway’s family members and friends are raising funds to help her purchase a device that can assist those with vision loss to see the world around them.