By Sam WallerNew coach Donnie Hart expects Albany’s cross country athletes to hit the ground running as preseason workouts begin at 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 31.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club firmed up plans for the coming school year at its Monday, July 24 meeting at The Feed Store.“We had a good turnout and covered several topics for this upcoming season,” Booster Club president Cari Heatly said.

By Sam WallerTwo senior players from the 2023 Albany Lions baseball team have been recognized for their work in the classroom.Recent graduates Cole Chapman and Keatin Russell were named to the Texas High School Association’s academic all-state baseball team.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association exceeded its fundraising goal with its three-person golf scramble, held Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23, at Albany Golf Course.

By Sam WallerSpots are still available for the Albany Masonic Lodge Scholarship Tournament. The three-person scramble will be held Saturday, July 29 at Albany Golf Course.The field is limited to the first 18 paid teams.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany City Pool will close for the summer after Sunday, July 30, with normal pool hours until then, according to manager Meg Walser.Hours are 12:30 to 5:30 pm. through Saturday and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club has met its $50,000 fundraising goal to purchase and erect monuments honoring Albany’s three state champion football teams.Former Booster Club officer Amanda Tabor said an anonymous donation put the fund over the top.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Moran Masonic Lodge #556 held its officer installation ceremony Saturday, July 22.The event was hosted by the Clyde Masonic Lodge during a joint ceremony with both Clyde and Cisco Masonic Lodges.

By Donnie A. LucasMembers of the Ragin’ Red Lion Band began sectional rehearsals for percussion and pit this week, with brass and woodwind sections being added next week in preparation for the 2023 marching season.

By Sam WallerJuly has been convention season for Moran FFA students and instructors.Students attended the 95th annual Texas FFA state convention July 10-14 in Dallas.This week, Moran superintendent Dr.