PO asks for veteran photos

    1 year ago By Ginger Bartee
    Thepermanentveteran project proposed by the local Albany Post Office has seen a slow response, according to post office employeeTiffanyWaddell. “We had a positive response to our Memorial Day display of veteran pictures, so we decided to make it a permanent undertaking,” Waddell said.
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    Closet Angels to close in Dec.

    1 year ago By Ginger Bartee
    Closet Angels will be open one more week before closing until Jan. 6, according to Lori Reames, director. “We will open Monday, Dec. 16 for local and Breckenridge customers, then close till Jan. 6,” she said.
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    Churches plan Christmas services

    1 year ago By Ginger Bartee
    Localchurchesaremaking plans for Christmas services and programs as the holiday draws near. Plans for many traditional events had not been finalized at press time but will be publicized as information is received.
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    Albany earns multiple ribbons at UIL

    1 year ago By Donnie A. Lucas
    Albany’s junior high and elementary students completed the annual UIL Academic District competition last Wednesday in Anson, with a large numberofstudentsatboth campuses bringing home ribbons. The elementary racked up 349.33 points for second place.
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    Decoration contest begins

    1 year ago By David H. Waller
    TheAlbanyChamber ofCommercehasopened nominationsforthe2024 Albany Christmas Decoration Contest, inviting residents to highlight the best outdoor holiday displays in town. The contest is open to homes within the Albany city limits, and nominations will be accepted from Dec. 9 through Dec. 16.
    Ti!any Waddell arranges yard decorations for the holiday season. The Albany Chamber is currently requesting nominations for homes to be in the Christmas Decoration Contest. DAVID WALLER / ALBANY NEWS

    Lady Lions work to strengthen their game

    1 year ago By david@westerntrailmedia.com

    The Albany Lady Lions enjoyed their best outing of the season last week in their final tuneup before district play. 

    Albany (3-11) opened the District 10-2A schedule Tuesday, Dec. 10 with a 54-26 loss to Hawley. Details will be re-ported next week. 

    The Lady Lions’ next district game is Friday, Dec. 20 at Stamford. 

    Ashlyn Miller gets the ball inside and goes up for a two-point attempt during the Lady Lions’ district opener against a strong Hawley team on Tuesday night. The Albany girls continue to make progress in building a new program. They will have an open date next Tuesday, then travel to Stamford for another district game on Friday, Dec. 20.

    Christmas Village brings Albany to life

    1 year ago By david@westerntrailmedia.com

    When Cindy Parsons started her Christmas village collection in 1993, she couldn’t have imagined how large the magical display would grow to be today. Inspired by the charm of miniature villages, she began building her own with her late mother Tootie Rhoads for many years. Now, the tradition continues as a mother-daughter project with Cindy and her daughter, Ashley. 

    Cindy Parsons carefully arranges her Christmas village layout, a detailed miniature representation of Albany. She points out the details of the Robert Nail Memorial Stadium replica, complete with stadium lights and cheering fans
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