Cheer camp set July 29-31

There is still time to register for the Cubs Cheer Camp, which gives youngsters a look at what it takes to be anAlbany Lion cheerleader. The camp is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, July 29-31.
Sports

Boys wrap up summer conditioning

The Albany Lions football program wrapped up its summer conditioning program Thursday, July 18 (today) with the final week including two sessions of sport-specific instruction. Head coach Denney Faith said the program enjoyed strong participation during its six-week run.
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Moran FFA gets nat’l award

Moran FFA achieved a significant milepost at the 96th Texas FFA State Convention, receiving a Bronze National Chapter Award. Moran was one of only three Texas chapters to earn a national award, joining Abilene High and Killeen Harker Heights.
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New veterans monuments installed

World War I vets Two stones added to the veterans monument on Shackelford CountyCourthouselawn were installed Tuesday, July 2 with more than 120 names already engraved. “We added one stone that onlyhadWorldWarIveterans,” organizer Mary Kay O’Connor said.
One of two new stones honoring Shackelford County veterans is guided into place on the north side of the Courthouse Square earlier this month. The two new monuments, one of which contains only World War I names, were paid entirely with donations from local supporters. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

Day Camp continues

ResourceCare’s annual day camp began Monday with 106 participants enjoying such activities as arts and crafts, swimming, dancing, sports, and VBS. “We’ve had a fabulous first week,” Ragan Riley, organizer said.
Student worker Jakobi Roberson (r) dispenses hand sanitizer to participants at this year’s ResourceCare Day Camp. The event runs through next week, with well over one hundred children enrolled. Donnie Lucas / Albany News