By Sam WallerAlbany’s FCCLA chapter will hold a fundraiser lunch Sunday, Nov. 6, at The Feed Store.The event is to help raise funds for chapter members to attend regional, state and national events next spring and summer.Homecooked meals of ham, scalloped potatoes, salad, rolls, and dessert will be...

By Donnie A. LucasThe 2022 Red Ribbon Week campaign is winding down, but organizers still have events planned for the final two days on Thursday and Friday.Students at both the elementary and secondary campuses have been involved in dress-up days, contests, and daily tokens to remind them to stay...

By Sam WallerFive Shackelford County 4-H members earned spots at district competition with their entries in the county Food Show, held Sunday, Oct. 23 at Bethel Assembly.Advancing to the District 7 Food Show will be  James Hise in Intermediate Dessert, Maggie Spraberry in Junior Appetizer, Gage...

By Sam WallerContinued hot, dry conditions are having a negative impact on the outlook for the upcoming quail season, which starts this weekend.According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the bobwhite quail population has dropped for four straight years.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions officially clinched a playoff berth and took sole possession of first place in the District 6-2A Division II race last week with a 55-0 victory over the Roscoe Plowboys.The Lions (6-2 overall, 3-0 district), who moved up a spot to No. 7 in the Class 2A Division II...

By Sam WallerSenior Day did not go the way the Albany Lady Lions wanted, ending in a five-set loss to Hawley on Saturday, Oct. 22 in a key District 6-2A volleyball match.The Lady Lions (23-8 overall, 7-1 district) closed out the regular season Tuesday, Oct. 25, by sweeping Ranger 25-8, 25-13, 25-14...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Jonathan Coody and Briley Tabor faced less-than-ideal conditions and strong competition at the Region II-2A cross country meet Monday, Oct. 24 at Grand Prairie’s Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake.Coach Ginger Norton said heavy rains during the Class 6A and 4A races earlier in...

By Sam WallerThe start of the Albany Lady Lions’ basketball season is on hold pending the volleyball team’s run in the playoffs, coach Tate Thompson said.Under UIL rules, girls were allowed to begin practicing Wednesday, Oct. 19, with the first scrimmage date being Saturday. Oct. 29.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams came away with a win and a tie last week in home games against Roscoe.The junior high teams make their final home appearance Thursday, Oct. 27 (today) against Hamlin  at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity football closes out its season at home Thursday, Oct. 27 (tonight) against Hamlin at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium after having a week off.The JV Lions (4-3)have had a sporadic district schedule with Miles, Roscoe, and Abilene TLC not fielding JV teams.