Some of the youngest participants in the pumpkin decorating competition sit with their entries after the presentation parade and listen to a short Bible lesson. Saturday’s Patch was sponsored by Bethel Assembly.

By Sam WallerThe Albany High School FFA has a number of fundraising projects under way, from holiday decorations, holiday meats, and treats.Albany FFA students have been building oilfield Christmas trees and crosses in addition to other projects.

By Donnie A. LucasOfficers for the Albany Chapter of the National Honor Society were elected last week and upcoming projects were discussed for the 2021-2022 school year.Sarah Cotter was selected as president, with Luke Ivy named as vice president.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany’s Ragin’ Red Band will compete on Monday at the UIL area contest at Wylie High School in Abilene.The band will step off at 2:15 p.m. at Wylie’s Bulldog Stadium, serving as the first band in the line-up.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA member Kenzie Neve placed eighth in her weight class recently at the State Fair of Texas with a Shorthorn steer.

By Melinda L. LucasEarly voting for the Nov. 2 amendment election begins in Texas and Shackelford County, on Monday, Oct. 18 with the eight propositions ranging from not allowing the state to prohibit or limit religious services to one permitting charitable raffles at rodeo venues.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Parent-Teacher Organization is seeking volunteers to work at Fall Fest later this month on Saturday, Oct. 30.The event is scheduled for 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Melinda L. LucasJoin friends and fellow Albany Lion fans in the parking lot of the Old Jail Art Center Friday, Oct. 15, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for the annual taco tailgate party. “Meet outside the museum at 5:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Players annual Murder Mystery Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the Beehive Saloon.The theme for the AMP fundraiser is “A Beverly Hillbilly Wedding Rehearsal.

By Sam WallerFort Griffin State Historic Site drew a larger than expected crowd last Friday for the School Day portion of its Living History Days.Assistant site manager Eric Abercrombie said about 650 school children attended Friday’s program with teachers and parents adding to the crowd.