By Kathy Thomson Albany FFA officers attended Chapter Officer Leadership Training in Abilene on Monday, Oct. 7. Guest speakers at the event included a former Texas FFA state officer, a former national FFA officer, and community and business leaders.

By Kathy Thomson Moran senior J.T. Holland won the Champion Brahman Prospect steer banner at the Texas State Fair last Wednesday, Oct. 2, and he also claimed seventh place in the lightweight AOB youth market steer class the following day.

By Kathy Thomson The Parent Teacher Organization sponsored Fall Fest will take place at Nancy Smith Elementary School on Saturday, Oct. 26, and parents of students attending Albany schools need to make sure they are signed up to work a shift at the annual fundraiser.

By Melinda L. Lucas Albany students and most of the staff will enjoy a break from classes on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14, with a student holiday and staff “comp” day scheduled.

By Kathy Thomson Reverend Ron Gebauer will preach at Trinity Lutheran Church’s Fall Mission Festival this Sunday afternoon, Oct. 14, at 4:30 p.m. and, according to pastor Tom Chandler, the entire community is invited to attend the service and stay for the free-will donation meal that will follow.

By Kathy Thomson Members of the Albany Ministerial Alliance will not sponsor Trunk or Treat this year, according to Alliance president Brad McBee.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Mainstreet Players will present three performances of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever this Christmas season, and rehearsals are already underway for the 25  or so members of the cast.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion football team found their ground game last Friday, rushing for 270 yards during a 50-6 rout of the visiting Menard Yellowjackets in the final non-district game of the season.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions volleyball team ended the first round of district action last week with a 5-1 record, sitting firmly in second place behind Hawley at the halfway point.

By Melinda L. Lucas Dozens of runners were on the Albany Golf Course last week for an FCA-sponsored cross country event that saw three local athletes earn medals by placing in the top 10. Albany junior high and high school runners participated in the district meet held Wednesday, Oct.