By Lynsi Musselman The Old Jail Art Center is now offering a monthly arts and crafts workshop series through a subscription box format. OJAC education director Erin Whitmore said that each month, subscribers will receive a supply kit and coordinating video that is password protected.

The Albany News’ 15th 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. “We’re looking forward to getting this underway,” said News editor Melinda Lucas.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany Flag Football and 7-on-7 teams have made it halfway through their seven-week season. League organizer Anthony Ceder explained that all teams have played three games each.

By Lynsi Musselman Early voting for the Nov. 3 election began in Texas and Shackelford County, on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Shackelford County and District Clerk Cheri Hawkins said in-person early voting is being held on the first floor of the Courthouse until Friday, Oct. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

By Lynsi Musselman The mums are getting made, and the streets are painted in preparation for Albany Homecoming 2020, an event that some felt might never get to happen. The football game against Ranger is planned for this Friday, Oct. 16, with kickoff at 7:00 p.m.

By Lynsi Musselman The fourth annual Albany Mainstreet Playhouse Mystery Dinner will take place at Fort Griffin General Merchandise next Tuesday, Oct. 20. A cocktail hour will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by the main event at 6:30 p.m.

By Melinda L. Lucas Shackelford County commissioners voted to move forward with the award process of a small federal coronavirus relief fund during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, delayed by one day because of the Columbus Day holiday.

By Melinda L. Lucas With a short agenda, Albany city council members utilized Monday night’s meeting time to learn more about the long-range plan for capital improvements and water plant repairs.

By Lynsi Musselman The Shackelford County 4-H will host a County Food Show on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church. Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H club coordinator Kloey Painter said any students who plan to participate in the District Food Show on Saturday, Nov.

By Lynsi Musselman The downtown merchants will host their annual trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Michelle Alexander with Vintage Vanilla said non-merchants are invited to set up between the shops or at Bank Park to pass out candy as well.