By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions got in two games last week before the Thanksgiving holiday, falling to Seymour 44-33 on Monday, Nov. 21, at home before taking a 41-23 loss on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Gorman.The Lady Lions returned from the holiday break Tuesday, Nov.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions found a way to make plays when needed Saturday, Nov. 26 to defeat the No. 4 Wink Wildcats 35-18 in a Class 2A Division II regional playoff at San Angelo Stadium.The No. 6 Lions (11-2) advance to the state quarterfinals to take on the No.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club is gearing up for another round of playoff activities as the Albany Lions continue to advance in the Class 2A Division II bracket.The Lions face the Collinsville Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Dec.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H is gearing up for a busy December with practice, clinics, and a Christmas party on the scheduleUp first is a mock Food Challenge at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at The Feed Store.

By Sam WallerApplications for the Albany Ministerial Alliance’s Christmas Basket program are down slightly this year, according to Alliance secretary Tisha Wilkins.Wilkins said the Alliance received 92 applications this year, the first time since 2018 the number has been below 100.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H is gearing up for a busy December with practice, clinics, and a Christmas party on the scheduleUp first is a mock Food Challenge at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at The Feed Store.

By Sam WallerPreparations for the winter stock show season continue with the conclusion of swine validation and entry deadline for major shows on Thursday, Dec. 1 (today).

By Sam WallerWith the Albany Lion football playoff game changed to Saturday, Nov. 26, the annual Toys for Tots meal during Small Town Saturday had a smaller than expected crowd but still did good business, Marine SSgt. Doug Beaty said.

By Sam WallerThe deadline for providing items to Believe Tree for Teens has been extended to Tuesday, Dec. 13, according to Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins, with the Believe Trees to be placed in churches this weekend.Wilkins had originally planned to have the trees in place by Nov.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chest drew slightly closer to its fundraising goal of $47,000 over the past week.As of Tuesday, Nov. 29, the fund had collected $16,047.61 for the 2022 campaign, up less than $500 from the last report two weeks ago.