Albany freshman Adam Hill launches a shot past a Ballinger defender for two of his 12 points in the JV Lions 29-24 win on Saturday. They play in Roby on Friday.

Photo packages of local flag football teams and individuals have been printed and are now available for those who haven’t already claimed them. Parents who paid in advance or who have valid accounts can pick up their packages at The Albany News office. Others can be ordered when they are paid.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Cubs and Lady Cubs made a clean sweep of basketball games against Hamlin on Monday, with the girls winning on the road and the boys at home. The teams will play Anson next Monday. The girls will stay at home and the boys will be in Anson. Games start at 5:30 p.m.

By Sandy Morris There are three weeks  left in the annual Albany Chest campaign and contributions are badly  needed in order to meet the 2020 fundraising goal of $41,000.

By Sandy Morris Both the local 4-H and FFA clubs are staying busy as they approach the end of the year.   Shackelford County Livestock Association Members of the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association held a planning meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Photo packages of local flag football teams and individuals have been printed and are now available for those who haven’t already claimed them. Parents who paid in advance or who have valid accounts can pick up their packages at The Albany News office. Others can be ordered when they are paid.

By Sandy Morris Local shoppers didn’t let the weather or COVID prevent them from shopping local during the recent “Albany Bucks” promotion sponsored by the Albany Chamber of Commerce, and since that time, funding has become available for even more Bucks.

By Sandy Morris Last Saturday evening, downtown Albany was shining bright with floats from the community Christmas parade. Parade organizer Mac­kenzie Viertel said he was very happy with the support.

By Melinda L. Lucas After a battle with cancer, longtime “country doctor” J.E. Mikeska died Nov. 30 at the age of 93. A resident of Albany since 1987, he practiced medicine for 58 years, retiring in 2015 when he was 87.

By Sandy Morris Despite the challenges of 2020, the Old Jail Art Center has found unique ways to continue to offer programming that serves a variety of patrons.