By Sandy Morris For the sixth year in a row, trainers, owners, and highly skilled hunting dogs from across Texas and surrounding states are expected to travel to the Crooked Tree Ranch in Shackelford County for the Region 7 American Field Trial Clubs of America (AFTCA) Amateur All-Age Championship...

Parents of elementary students are reminded that registration for Little Dribblers basketball is underway, with the deadline set for Wednesday, Jan. 27. Forms can be returned with students to school.

By Donnie A. Lucas The varsity Lady Lion basketball team lost both district games last week as the District 10-2A race starts in earnest. The girls traveled to Stamford on Tuesday, coming home with a 52-28 loss. Details will be reported next week.

By Donnie A. Lucas Both the varsity and JV Lions basketball teams split games with district opponents last week, beating Anson but losing to Cisco. Albany was on the road in Stamford Tuesday, Jan. 12, with the varsity winning an important game 65-44 to put their district record at 3-2.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Band Boosters met on Tuesday, Jan. 12 to discuss a possible high school band trip.

By Sandy Morris Specialized subscription boxes are in big demand as many people are limiting their outings and social activities.

By Sandy Morris Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released January state sales tax revenue amounts for counties across the state of Texas, including Shackelford County. The City of Albany will receive a sales tax allotment of $31,549.36 from the state this month. This amount is down 15.

By Sandy Morris In addition to preparing for upcoming livestock shows, members of the local 4-H chapter continue to stay busy in other areas of interest.  Farrier Program Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H sponsor Kloey Painter announced a special horse program slated for Thursday, Jan.

By Sandy Morris Open registration for the next series of General Education Development (GED) classes in Albany is now taking place, according to local instructor Kenzie Fairchild. “Open enrollment will be available on Monday nights,” said Fairchild.

By Sandy Morris Now that the holidays are over, local churches are gearing up weekly programs for the spring semester. Friendship Baptist Friendship Baptist Church started its children’s and youth programs back up on Wednesday, Jan. 13.   The children meet each Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.