By Melinda L. Lucas Children from pre-K age to those who have completed sixth grade are expected to have some “wild” and “Amazing Encounters with Jesus” during next week’s “In the Wild” Community Vacation Bible School.

By Kathy Thomson Everyone is invited to come out to the Bank Park at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12 and meet the players, coaches, and cheerleaders that will represent Albany High during the fall sports season, and for a few dollars they can also enjoy a freshly cooked hamburger meal and dessert.

By Kathy Thomson Three local youth showed project animals at the Battle for the Cattle steer prospect show in Kerrville last weekend, and the Shackelford County entries placed among the top animals in their respective breed. J.T. Holland showed the Breed Champion Brahman.

By Kathy Thomson Will LeMay and his horse “Alf” won four saddles at the American Junior Rodeo Association 67th National Finals Rodeo in Sweetwater, Texas last week, July 23-27 and also claimed several belt buckles, three hat certificates, cash, and other prizes in the 9-12 Boys division.

By Kathy Thomson The Moran First Baptist Church will be serving lunch to sixth through 12th grade students next week, Aug. 5-9, at 12:00 noon. “We will be serving breakfast burritos, chef salad, super burritos, baked ziti, and pizza,” said organizer Jo Hise.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Home of the Hereford” sign celebration and recognition party on Friday, Aug. 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aztec Theater. The party is for all Chamber members and prospective Chamber members, according to manager Mary Beth Jones.

By Kathy Thomson A rule recently adopted by the University Interscholastic League requiring marching band members to have completed a pre-participation physical exam and a medical history form goes into effect today, Aug.

By Kathy Thomson Parents who still need to register their children for the upcoming school year at Nancy Smith Elementary are encouraged to do so either online at reg.albanyisd.net or to come in person to the school office next Wednesday, July 31.

By Melinda L. Lucas The first of five free summer camps for students will start next week on Friday, Aug. 2 at the Old Jail Art Center.

By Kathy Thomson ResourceCare case worker Makenzie Marshall reminded everyone that the annual Adopt-a-Buddy school supply program is underway, and she is hoping to hear from those that can use a little help, as well as those who can provide assistance for local students.