By Sam WallerArea churches are participating in the Open Door Pregnancy and Family Resource Center current fundraiser.

Tyler BeardTyler Beard, son of Chris and Susie Beard of Albany, was named to the President’s List at Tarleton State University with a 4.0 GPA for the fall 2021 term.The President’s List is one of the highest honors Tarleton confers on full-time students.

The Callahan-Shackelford County Farm Bureau has begun the new year with several new members on its board of directors.When directors retire or move from the county during their terms on the board, new directors are appointed to fill the vacancy until the term expires.

By Melinda L. LucasA couple of local organizations got some much-needed funding recently as the result of a county ranch owner’s generosity.

By Sam WallerThe Fort Griffin Fandangle Association has begun preparations for another season with the start of its membership drive, with letters mailed last week.Memberships are available at seven levels ranging from Pioneer at $25 to platinum at $5,000.

By Sam WallerNancy Smith Elementary School counselor Susie Beard has been named Counselor of the Year by the Region 14 Education Service Center.Beard, in her third year as NSES counselor, has been employed by the Albany ISD for 23 years and involved in education for 31 years.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions basketball team closed out District 10-2A play last week with a pair of road victories, beating Stamford 57-38 on Tuesday, Feb. 8, and Haskell 50-14 on Friday, Feb. 11.

By Sam WallerThe postseason honors keep coming for the Albany Lions football team with six players selected to the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A state team for their performances in the 2021 season.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions wrapped up their basketball season on Tuesday, Feb. 8 with an 81-16 loss at Stamford.The Lady Lions finished the season 3-18 overall and 1-9 in District 10-2A.Stamford, ranked No.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team gets its first test against outside competition this Friday with a scrimmage at Merkel.“We’re going to take the kids we have, the ones who aren’t in basketball, and go have a good practice,” Lions coach David Fair­child said.