Lady Lions improve to 5-1 in district

The Albany Lady Lions improved to 5-1 in district play Tuesday night with a four-set victory over the Roscoe Lady Plowgirls, winning 25-16, 25-15, 18-25, 25-16. The win keeps the Lady Lions near the top of the district standings with only two matches remaining before postseason play begins.

Lady Lions improve to 5-1 in district

Unlikely ace highlights PTO, Tidwell tournament

Thirteen teams competed in the annual PTO/Sam Tidwell Memorial Scholarship Tournament held this past weekend at Albany Golf Club.

The event, which benefits the Albany PTO and the Sam Tidwell Memorial Scholarship, featured two flights of play with competitive scores across the board.

Championship Flight Results

1st – Boyd, Strauss, Waller, 60-59—119

2nd – Benton, Ford, Hill, 58-63—121

3rd – Barrett, Kitchens, Jaco, 63-59—122

Unlikely ace highlights PTO, Tidwell tournament

Kolby Wayne Hughes

Kolby Wayne Hughes, son of Gary and Emily Hughes of Albany, Texas and Melinda and Delbert Smith of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on October 4, 2025. 

Kolby was born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 1, 1997, graduated from Springtown High School and was employed by Amazon for the past 10 years.  Kolby was known for his sense of humor, willingness to help, and his smile. 

Kolby Wayne Hughes

Fort Griffin's Living History Days Return

Fort Griffin State Historic Site will host its annual Living History Days this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10–11, offering visitors an immersive look at life on the Texas frontier through a full slate of historical demonstrations, live performances, and special programming.

Fort Griffin's Living  History Days Return

Cabaret opens AMP season Saturday

The Albany Mainstreet Playhouse will open its 2025–2026 performance season this Saturday, October 11, with its annual Cabaret fundraiser at the Whitney Theatre, which has officially sold out.

The event, which serves as the group’s primary fund­raiser, will feature a World War II-era dance hall theme and include performances by a lineup of returning vocalists. Dinner will be provided by Goodnight Steakhouse.

Cabaret opens AMP season Saturday

Lady Lions wrap up strong first half of district play

The Albany Lady Lions turned in one of their best performances of the season Tuesday night, defeating Colorado City in four sets—25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 25-23—to close out the first half of district competition.

Coach MJ Reneau said the win was one of the team’s most complete games of the year, as every part of their play came together on the court.

“Our serving, passing, hitting—everything came together,” Reneau said. “Even in the set we lost, it wasn’t from a lack of focus or effort. It was just a tough, close game.”

Lady Lions wrap up strong first half of district play

Lions head to Miles to start district slate

The Albany Lions will begin district play this Friday, October 10, with a road matchup against the Miles Bulldogs. The game marks the start of a five-game district schedule following a pre-district slate that tested the Lions against a range of playoff-caliber opponents.

Lions head to Miles to start district slate