By David H. Waller
Last week marked the official start of the 2025 golf season at Albany Golf Club, as the course hosted its first high school tournaments in nearly a decade, with both boys’ and girls’ teams competing last Monday and Wednesday, respectively. The official start of the golf season last week brought a renewed energy to the course as members looked ahead to what will be a milestone year—the 100th anniversary of the club.
By David H. Waller
The Albany Mainstreet Playhouse took center stage this past weekend with their production of Rumors, marking a successful three-day run that brought renewed excitement to Albany’s theater scene. The show, directed by Lorna Ayers, entertained audiences while showcasing the cast’s strong chemistry.
By Lynsi Perry Musselman
The Lorax, Thing 1, 2 and 3, and Cat in the Hat, among other Dr. Seuss characters were seen on Nancy Smith Elementary School campus on Friday, February 28, to celebrate “Read Across America” week. The annual week-long event is celebrated in schools throughout the nation to coincide with the March 2nd birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss, whose big day fell on a Sunday this year.
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.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Shoppers 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. “We have donations of big furniture, home furnishing and décor, kitchen items, and children’s items, which includes furniture, games, toys, and clothes. And there’s more being brought in this week. Now we need shoppers!”
By Melinda L. Lucas
A 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. “For some of them, this was their first time to compete, and the judges were extremely impressed.”
By Sam Waller
The 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.
The Lady Lions notched their first win of the season Tuesday, Feb. 25 with a 7-5 victory against Aspermont. Albany then beat Santa Anna, Merkel JV and Eastland JV over the weekend at the Eula tournament.
By Sam Waller
Autum Russell and Allen Hebel were named queen and king of the Moran High School prom Saturday, March 1.
The event, with a theme of “Under the Stars,” was held at the Moran gym.
Spring Fling
Moran PTO will hold its annual Spring Fling carnival Wednesday, March 12 at the football field. Hamburger meals will be served at 5:30 p.m. with booths opening at 6:00 p.m. The event will last until 7:30 p.m.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Grandparents Week at Nancy Smith Elementary continues today and tomorrow, along with the annual Book Fair, which is set up on the cafeteria stage.
The school is hosting the special week for grandparents, with help from Albany PTO members, who are sponsoring the book fair.
For the next couple of days, grandparents and other senior adults are invited to bring a lunch to eat with students.
By Melinda L. Lucas
The Albany city council is expected to cancel its May 3 election at the March 17 meeting after Henry Garcia withdrew his candidacy this week.
City secretary Kenisha Lucas said that Garcia did not have all the paperwork he needed to run for election, and after reviewing his options, Garcia opted to remove his name from the 2025 ballot for personal reasons.
Because of his decision, there are now only two candidates for the two terms expiring this spring – incumbents Lynsi Musselman and Don Taggart.
