By Kathy Thomson Members of local Cub Scout Troup 225 recently collected mittens, hats/toboggans, and scarfs to donate to Closet Angels. “The entire pack was involved in gathering the items,” said new Cubmaster Jacey Shack.

By Kathy Thomson Christmas Eve is only a dozen days away, and along with all of the shopping, baking, and family events scheduled for the season, local churches have set aside times for believers to pause and remember the real reason for the season: the celebration of God coming into the world as...

By Kathy Thomson The 11th annual Christmas Feast will be held Wednesday, Dec. 25 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Serving will end around 1:00 p.m.

By Kathy Thomson Christmas is fast approaching, and several programs designed to help make the season bright for everyone in Shackelford County are almost ready to distribute the holiday gifts and food donated by generous community members.

By Kathy Thomson Shackelford County extension agent Kloey Painter has two events scheduled this weekend for 4-H members and other area youth. 4-H Christmas Party There will be a 4-H Christmas party at The Feed Store at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, and everyone is invited to attend.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions were busy last week at the Winters Tournament, winning three games out of five and improving to 8-3 for the season. The team was open this week as they prepare for tournament action in Breckenridge on Friday and Saturday. The varsity will play Dublin at 11:30 a.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion varsity basketball team took the floor for the first time last week, falling to Munday in their opener. The team hosted Early on Tuesday, coming back from an early deficit to play a close game against the 3A Longhorns but eventually losing 48-41.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany Cubs won all three games against the visiting Hawley junior high teams on Monday. The Cubs will travel to Roscoe on Monday, Dec. 16 for the last set of games before the holiday break. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. The boys will return to the court on Jan.

By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high girls basketball teams played in the Breckenridge Tournament last week and were on the road Monday in Hawley. The three local teams made a clean sweep of games in Hawley, providing excitement for fans with close scores.

By Kathy Thomson Moran elementary and junior high school students recently participated in the District 20 1-A University Interscholastic League elementary academic meet, which took place over several days.