By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team battled Friday, March 21 in a 9-0 loss at Anson as pitcher Carisa Barrera returned to action after being struck in the face by a line drive against Hawley.The Lady Lions (6-3 overall, 1-2 District 8-2A) hosted Stamford on Tuesday, March 25.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members Jacob Knight and Brycen Turnbow wrapped up their season in the Texas High School Bass Association on Saturday, March 22 with the final West Division tournament at Lake Brownwood.The duo caught several fish but did not submit them for weigh-in.

By Sam WallerThe Albany tennis team returned from spring break with about a month to get ready for district, the process starting Tuesday, March 18 at the first of two Abilene High tournaments on the schedule.The netters played in a quadrangular event Monday, March 24 a Vernon.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team split its first two District 8-2A games last week and now make their first home appearances in district plan.The Lions (3-2-3 overall, 1-1 district) hosted Stamford on Tuesday, March 25. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD hit the ground running this week in its return from spring break, startng with its Scholastic Book Fair, which concludes Thursday, March 27 (today).The book fair included a family night on Tuesday, March 25.

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By Lynsi Perry MusselmanSpeaking of dramatic objects from the sky, Albany’s Fort Griffin Historic Site boasts some astounding night sky views. Visitors to the site have described seeing clear celestial objects such as planets, constellations, and even some meteor showers.

By David H. WallerStrong winds swept through Albany on Friday, kicking up dust and making for a gusty afternoon across Shackelford County. The highest recorded sustained wind speed in Albany hit 39 mph at 2 p.m., with gusts reaching 60 mph.

By Melinda L. LucasBasic information about scholarships being awarded to this year’s graduating class at Albany High School is needed by the first part of next week.

By David H. WallerIt’s Albany Live week in town, and this Saturday, the Bellamy Brothers will hit the Aztec Theater stage for the third show of the season.