By Donnie A. Lucas Albany tracksters returned for a second day of events at the area track meet last Wednesday, qualifying in hurdling and relays for the regional meet set for Friday and Saturday at Springtown.

By Melinda L. Lucas Nine Albany tennis players will be headed to North Richland Hills next week to compete in the regional tournament a few days earlier than originally scheduled.

Parents of local Little League, coach pitch, t-ball and softball league participants are asked to be aware of upcoming plans to take team and individual pictures of players.

By Sandy Morris Raffle tickets are available now for the 2021 Clay Break Classic Gun Raffle benefitting the Ben Richey Boys Ranch and Family Program.

By Donnie A. Lucas Sitting atop the District 8-2A standing, the Lion baseball team picked up another win on Monday against the Cisco Loboes, 13-1.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion softball team were unable to avenge their first round loss to Eula when they hosted the Lady Pirates on Tuesday, posting a 7-1 loss. Details of the game will reported next week.

By Sandy Morris The Moran varsity track team members competed in the area track meet on Tuesday, April 13 at Hermleigh High School and will be sending seven members to the regional meet. Varsity Boys Results Corey Miller won third  place in the 400 meter dash and advanced to the regional meet.

By Sandy Morris Shackelford County residents who have not previously been eligible for local home delivery meal service now have an option available to them. Mom’s Meals is a monthly food delivery service offered through the Area Agency on Aging courtesy of the CARES grant.

By Sandy Morris Representatives of local organizations and boards that award scholarships to Albany High School graduates are asked to collect applications from Ann Riley at the AHS office on Friday, April 16.

By Sandy Morris Just a few days remain before the traditional Fort Griffin Fandangle membership Sampler returns to Reynolds Bend, on the Lambshead Ranch. For decades, the annual Sampler was held on the ranch, hosted by the late Watt Matthews, but the last time was more than 20 years ago.