By Sam Waller4-Her Grace Fry quickly found a cause she could get behind after her family moved to Shackelford County.The 13-year-old donated 10 percent of the proceeds she received last year from the sale of her show ewe to Closet Angels.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School’s senior class will sponsor a bake sale Friday, Jan. 14, in the foyer of the gym during the varsity basketball games against Stamford.The sale is one of three Project Graduation fundraisers going on this month.Orders are being taken through Jan.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Senior Citizens Center has suspended all organized activities for the foreseeable future because of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.Among the programs out on hold is a monthly lunch that was held for the first time in December.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Chest’s board of directors originally planned to meet Wednesday, Jan. 12 to distribute funds collected during the 2021 campaign, but with the number of positive COVID cases rising rapidly, the decision was made on Monday to postpone.

By Donnie A. LucasA pair of Albany sophomores will travel to Big Spring on Friday to prepare for the All-Region Band Concert on Saturday.Ashley Sanchez and Trinity McBee both earned seats in the All-Region Band during tryouts held in December at Midland Greenwood High School.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions boys basketball team returned from the holiday break with a big road win and a disappointing home loss last week in District 10-2A competition.On Tuesday, Jan. 4, the Lions defeated Hamlin 52-12 at Hamlin.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions basketball team made significant strides in its two games last week despite battling foul trouble and a state-ranked opponent.The Lady Lions lost 48-44 in overtime at Hamlin on Tuesday, Jan. 4, as three players fouled out in the extra period. On Friday, Jan.

By Sam WallerThe Fellowship of Christian Athletes will conduct its Weekend of Champions girls camp Jan. 29-30 at Solid Rock Encampment near Eastland. The overnight camp is for girls in grades 8-12.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs opened District 13-1A competition on Friday, Jan. 7, with a 51-24 loss to May.Moran trailed 17-6 at the end of the first quarter and 30-12 at halftime. Hannah Noble scored a team-high eight points with Hannah Rogers adding six points.

By Sam WallerThree Moran High School seniors were honored by bigcountrypreps.com for their efforts in fall sports.Arren Hawley was an honorable mention selection to the football team at receiver, linebacker, punter and kicker in addition to earning aspot on the website’s True Grit team.