The Albany Masonic Lodge continues its tradition of giving back to the community, recently making donations to the Albany ISD Dyslexia Program and the local senior citizens center, as well as opening applications for its annual scholarship.

Do you have a flight plan?  There have been a few major news stories of late regarding significant airplane accidents causing injury and death.  Rarely does an automobile accident make the news but in Texas about one death occurs every 2.5 hours in a vehicular accident.

By Melinda L. LucasShoppers should have plenty to choose from this Saturday at the special yard sale and bake sale to be held at the Shackelford County Show Barn from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.“We have so, so many things!” organizer Kristie Smith said earlier this week.

By Melinda L. LucasA large group of 27 Albany FCCLA members, the most ever, competed at the Regional Leadership Conference last week in Waco, with most of them advancing on to the state meet in Dallas April 11-13.“I’m very proud of them,” Jennifer Marshall, FCCLA sponsor, said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions softball team enjoyed its best week of the season so far, going 4-0, and now looks to keep the momentum going.Albany (4-1) visited Roby on Tuesday, March 4. Results will be reported next week. At 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, Roby visits Albany.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions baseball team opened its season Thursday, Feb. 27 with two games in the American Cancer Society tournament, but a third contest was cancelled because of player availability.The Lions (0-1-1) host the Albany Lion Varsity Baseball Tournament this weekend.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions boys golf teams had a strong showing on their home course last week with the first team finishing third at the Lion Invitational at Albany Golf Course.Albany golfers spent this week at the Eula tournament, played at Shady Oaks Golf Course.

By Sam WallerAlbany track and field athletes entered competition Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Eastland Maverick Relays.Albany, which had its first scheduled meet cancelled because of weather, was competing Thursday, March 6 (today) at the Cross Plains meet.

By Sam WallerAfter two weather cancellations, the Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs track teams finally got a taste of competition Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Bronco Relays in Breckenridge.The teams returned to action Monday, March 3 at the Cross Plains meet. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany tennis team took just three entries to the Hawley Invitational on Thursday, Feb. 27, but came home with the top two spots in mixed doubles.With the entire lineup available Monday, March 3 at the Vernon Invitational, Albany claimed one title and five medals in three draws.