By Sam WallerStock show season is drawing close with 4-H and FFA members in Shackelford County getting their animals ready.Albany FFA advisor Chris Beard said entries for all county and major shows are due Nov. 12. All money is due at the time of entry.

By Donnie A. LucasThe eighth grade Lady Cubs volleyball team finished the season on Oct. 27 with a win over Strawn, earning the district championship.Albany beat the visitors 25-10, 25-10 to complete the season with a 10-2 record.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs split their final separate games last Thursday with the eighth grade winning 30-0 at Santo, while the seventh grade suffered a 38-12 loss at Eastland.The seventh and eighth grade teams will combine to play their final game of the season at 5:00 p.m.

It’s time to fall back! Daylight Savings Time comes to an end on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2:00 a.m. Clocks should be set back an hour at that time.Most of the United States reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. Before 2006, U.S.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lion junior varsity football team remained undefeated last Thursday with a 27-8 victory at Santo.Ashton Bailey rushed for two touchdowns as Albany improved to 8-0.“Overall, it was a good game,” coach David Fairchild said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions wrapped up the regular season and began preparing for the playoffs with a pair of warmup matches over the past week.The Lady Lions (30-5)had a bye through bi-district and will open postseason play in the area round against Colorado City at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions expected their toughest test of the season from the Santo Wildcats.They got it and passed with flying colors.

By Donnie LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases fell last week to the lowest number in weeks, with only five new cases reported.A total of 19 tests were administered during the period of Oct. 25-29 at the three local testing locations.

By Donnie A. LucasA large crowd was on hand Saturday at Nancy Smith Elementary for the annual Fall Fest, with organizers calling the event a big success.

By Sam WallerMembers of Matthews Memorial Presbyrerian Church resume one of Albany’s longest-running events with their annual bazaar after a one-year hiatus.