By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team overcame an injury to a key player last week to extend its winning streak to 10 matches and complete the first round of District 6-2A play unbeaten.The Lady Lions (21-7 overall, 5-0 district) started the second half of district Tuesday, Oct.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions started District 6-2A Division II play off on a positive note, beating the Miles Bulldogs 49-18 on Friday, Oct. 7.The Lions (4-2 overall, 1-0 district) make their second district outing at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct.

By Sam WallerNearly 600 schoolchildren attended the School Day portion of Living History Days on Friday, Oct. 7, at Fort Griffin State Historic Site, down slightly from a year ago.

By Sam WallerFirst Christian Church of Albany will celebrate Children’s Sabbath during 11:00 a.m. services on Sunday, Oct. 16.Children’s Sabbath is an international, nondenominational event focused on the plight of children in this world, according to pastor Brad McBee.

By Sam WallerThe congregation of Albany Methodist Church has voted to pursue affiliation with the Global Methodist Church.Lance Thomas, president of Albany Methodist’s board of trustees, said the motion passed unanimously in a vote taken following services Sunday, Oct. 9.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church will serve its annual Chili Supper Friday, Oct. 14 before the AlbanyLions’ homecoming football game against Cross Plains.Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall following the homecoming parade.There is no set price, but donations will be accepted.

By Donnie A. LucasMembers of the National Honor Society elected officers last week and discussed upcoming projects for the school year.Presley Green was elected as president of the group, while Ashley Richards was named vice president.

By Donnie A. Lucas In preparation for the UIL marching contest on Oct. 17, the AHS band competed in the Big Country Marching Festival last Saturday, earning a Division I rating. The event was held at Wylie High School in Abilene, with the band marching at 2:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerFour Albany FFA members exhibited animals this week at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.Kenzie Neve placed third with her steer in All Other Crosses.

By Sam WallerA new event for the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show is officially underway following initial weigh-in for commercial steers.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said five entries of two steers were weighed and registered on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Nail Ranch.