By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion softball team earned a pair of wins last week in Cisco and Gorman, maintaining a three-way tie for first place in district with a 4-1 record.

By Donnie A. Lucas A total of 17 members of the Lion and Lady Lion track teams qualified to advance to the area track meet next week in 16 events, including four relays.

By Sandy Morris The Easter Bunny delivered in a big way, and local children were the recipients of a bounty of eggs this past Saturday at Webb Park. The Albany Volunteer Fire Department hosted the community egg hunt and had about 150 people attend the event.

By Sandy Morris After a year’s delay, the doors of the Albany Senior Citizens Activity Center are finally about to be opened. Board president Tracy Sullivan said board members met on Monday, April 5 to discuss details about getting the facility into operation.

The Feed Store will host another high school worship night on Wednesday, April 14, starting at 6:00 p.m. Feed Store executive director Tisha Wilkins invites all high school students to attend.

By Sandy Morris Organizers of the local Closet Angels clothing ministry are looking to expand the number of volunteers at the organization in preparation of expected new growth. Closet Angels director Lori Reames said extra help is needed in several different areas, including social media.

By Sandy Morris Albany residents are invited to spend an evening enjoying live music at an upcoming free community concert at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 18 at the Bank Park.

By Sandy Morris The Big Country East Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted lunch for all the coaches and workers at the recent District 10-2A track meet held at Albany High School. Local FCA representative Paul Johnston said the meal was a show of appreciation for those who were fed.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School FFA members have been competing in area Career Development Events (CDEs) to prepare for district and area meets.  AHS ag teacher and FFA sponsor Chris Beard said students competed at Tarleton on Thursday, March 25 and at Weatherford College on Thursday, April 1.

By Sandy Morris Local 4-H Club members recently participated in the state archery competition at the Young County Arena in Graham on Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, according to Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H sponsor Kloey Painter.