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By Lynsi Musselman

The Albany Lady Lions opened the second round of the District 10-2A girls basketball schedule Tuesday, Jan. 14 with a 56-16 loss at Hawley in their only outing of the week.After a district bye on Friday, Jan. 17, Albany (4-17 overall, 1-6 district) returned to action Tuesday, Jan.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions continued a rough stretch in the District 10-2A boys basketball schedule Tuesday, Jan. 14 with a 65-48 loss at Hawley.The Lions (8-6 overall, 3-3 in district) have lost three in a row to fall to fourth in the district standings.

By Melinda L. LucasTaxes assessed during 2024 are officially due next week, on Friday, Jan. 31. Payments made in person at 132 Hill St. will be accepted through the end of that work day, as will mailed payments postmarked no later than Jan. 31, 2025. Online and drop box payments are also options.

By Melinda L. LucasFiling opened last Wednesday, Jan. 15 for the local May 3 elections, with several incumbents and one newcomer signing up as of Tuesday’s press deadline.Candidates have until Friday, Feb.

Vickie Gore DurillaVickie Gore Durilla, age 69 and lifetime resident of Albany, passed from this life to her eternal home on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Vickie’s wishes were to be cremated and no service is planned for now. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary of Albany.

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Barbara Jean HudmanBarbara Jean Hudman, age 88 of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Funeral services were be held at 10am, Saturday, January 11th at First Baptist Church in Albany Texas with her nephew Tom Oliver officiating.