Red Ribbon Week to start Oct. 28
Red Ribbon Week is on the horizon at both AISD campuses and will include contests, prizes, and dressup days. Red Ribbon Week has been observed locally for 36 years and will run Oct.
Band gets I’s from all 5 judges
The Albany Ragin’ Red Band brought home a Division I rating from the Seymour Marching Contest last Saturday, earning the top rating from all five judges. The group will compete next at the UIL Marching Contest that is set for Monday, Oct.
Early voting to get underway Oct. 21
Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election begins in Texas and Shackelford County on Monday, Oct.
Fandangle officers elected
Officers were reelected at the annual meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association last week. David Waller was again named board president for the coming year with Branch Bartee serving as vice president.
Albany Chest goal set at $ 48,000
24 organizations to benefit from drive The annual Albany Chest campaign is off and running,withdirectorssetting a 2024 goal of $48,000. Two dozen different organizations submitted requests for this year’s funding, all of which were considered by the board during a meeting held on Wednesday, Oct.
Homecoming royalty to be crowned Friday
The2024homecomingparade is set to roll through downtown onFridayfeaturingAlbanyHigh School and ex-student royalty, followed by presentation of the homecomingcourtandcrowning of the Homecoming King and Queenduringthehalftimeofthe Albany vs. Miles homecoming game with a 7:00 p.m.
Chamber lunch moved to AGC
The usual Chamber of Commerce luncheon held each Friday at the Icehouse is moving this week to the Albany Golf Course where Chamber members will join the Albany Kiwanis Club members for a fajita lunch held as part of atournamenttraditionally held during AHS homecoming week. All Chamber members or members of the public are invited to attend. The cost of the meal is $15.
Veterans photos requested by PO
The local U.S. post office staff is planning a permanentprojecttohonor military veterans.
County’s birthday to be celebrated
Area residents have the chance to celebrate the founding of Shackelford County a century and a half ago this weekend with a variety of events on tap. The first piece of the commemorative puzzle is a Chamber of Commerce lunch set for noon Friday at the Albany golf course and ending on Saturday afternoon at the spot at the townsite of Fort Griffin with a flag raising ceremony.
Living History
Fort Griffin State Historic site will conduct its annual LivingHistoryDaysthisFriday-Saturday, Oct. 11-12.
