By Melinda L. Lucas For the first time in well over a decade, an Albany boys golf team will advance to the regional tournament after winning first place at the district meet last week.

By Sandy Morris Local FFA and 4-H members are staying active this spring, but already preparing for stock show season.  4-H Horse Clinic The 4-H horse clinic will be held Saturday, April 24 where the focus will be on teaching members the basics of horse polo.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion baseball team stayed in sole possession of first place in District 8-2A thanks to three wins over the last week, in addition to the news that Stamford defeated Anson this week to give the Tigers a second loss.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany High School varsity tennis team earned a clean sweep of champions at the district tournament, advancing nine players to the regional meet later this month in all five divisions.

By Donnie A. Lucas Sophomore Cole Chapman advanced to the regional track and field meet in three events on Tuesday, with five other Lions and Lady Lions moving on as well during the area meet for field events on Tuesday.

By Sandy Morris When Brittany Berry DVM was still at Texas A&M, Dr. Keelan Lewis came and spoke to one of her third year classes. “I remember thinking I wanted to be like her after I heard her speak to our class,” said Berry.

By Sandy Morris Blanton Belcher was named as the 2021 Top Hand at the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association Buyer-Seller Reception hels Saturday, April 10 at the Feed Store.

By Sandy Morris Local residents who are looking for an opportunity to volunteer may want to consider Closet Angels, the local clothing ministry. Organizers of the group are hoping to expand the number of volunteers at the organization in preparation for expected new growth.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring a free community concert by the band Dawson Hollow,  starting at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 18 at the Bank Park.  Free hot dogs will be served during the event.

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.