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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. The seventh grade game will start at 4:30 p.

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.