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Albany FFA sees success at San Antonio Stock Show

1 year ago By Sam Waller

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members continued their run at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo last week with several placing.Jake Hale earned a blue ribbon in the ag mech contest with his hydraulic hay trailer, his third in as many shows.

Albany FFA sees success at San Antonio Stock Show

NSES to host Grandparents Week, PTO Book Fair March 3-7

1 year ago By Melinda L. Lucas

By Melinda L. LucasGrandparents Week and the annual PTO Book Fair are both set for next week, March 3-7, at Nancy Smith Elementary School, with NSES counselor Susie Beard inviting parents and grandparents to bring a lunch and buy a book or two.

NSES to host Grandparents Week, PTO Book Fair March 3-7

Albany musician earns top rating at region contest

1 year ago By Melinda L. Lucas

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School student Rowdy New performed in the Region 6 Solo and Ensemble contest at Wylie High School in Abilene last weekend, earning a Division I on his Class 3 bass clarinet solo.

Albany musician earns top rating at region contest

Albany’s playoff run ends against Graford

1 year ago By Sam Waller

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions saw their boys basketball season come to an end Friday, Feb. 21 with a 66-46 loss to Graford in the area round of the Class 2A Division II playoffs at Eastland.The Lions, who reached the second round for the fifth year in a row, finished the season with a 14-9 record.

Albany’s playoff run ends against Graford

Lady Lions claim 13 spots on All-District team

1 year ago By Sam Waller

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions earned 13 places on the All-District 10-2A girls basketball honors list with four team members cited for both their play and academics.The team was selected by vote of district coaches and released following the exit of all district qualifiers from the playoffs.

Lady Lions claim 13 spots on All-District team

Albany Golf Club hosts first high school tournaments in nearly a decade

1 year ago By Sam Waller

By Sam WallerFor the first time in roughly a decade, Albany Golf Course played host to high school tournaments with the Lady Lions Invitational and Lions Invitational.The girls tournament was played Monday, Feb. 24, drawing a field of 34 golfers. The boys tournament was played Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Albany Golf Club hosts first high school tournaments in nearly a decade

Albany Little League prepares for season with upgrades, registration ongoing

1 year ago By Sam Waller

By Sam WallerAlbany Little League is wrapping up its player registration period, but there is plenty of work to be done before the start of the season.In the latest in a long line of renovation projects, a new backstop and new dugouts are being installed at the baseball complex.

Albany Little League prepares for season with upgrades, registration ongoing

The Bulldog Report - February 27, 2025

1 year ago By Sam Waller

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District started this week with a safety drill to test security procedures.During the drill, conducted Monday, Feb. 24, bells and lights in school buildings activated.

The Albany News Junior Journalists - Mayor for a Day: What Would You Do?

1 year ago By The Albany News.

Last week in The Albany News Kids Corner, we asked the future leaders of Albany what they would do if they were mayor, and their responses did not disappoint. Some ideas were ambitious, aiming to transform the town in bold new ways.

The Albany News Junior Journalists - Mayor for a Day: What Would You Do?

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