By Melinda L. Lucas
Shackelford County commissioners approved a big-ticket expenditure of $211,109 for IT upgrades and replacements during its regular meeting on Monday morning, Jan. 27.
The court also spent some time in closed session to review a presentation by local deputy Jason Price regarding the county’s “standard compensation and overtime compensation practices.”
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By Sam Waller
The Albany Lions varsity boys basketball team improved its chances of earning a playoff berth last week with a pair of wins over District 10-2A opponents.
The Lions (10-6 overall, 5-3 district) continued their push for a postseason spot Tuesday, Jan. 28 with a 55-10 home win against Abilene TLCA. Details will be reported next week.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lady Lions basketball team showed significant progress last week with competitive outings against District 10-2A opponents who are battling for playoff berths.
The Lady Lions (4-18 overall. 1-8 district) continued the upward trend Tuesday, Jan. 28 with a 40-16 home victory against Abilene TLCA. Details will be reported next week.
On Friday, Jan. 31, Albany visits district leader Cisco for a 6:15 p.m. start. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Lady Lions host Anson to end the season with Senior Night activities planned.
By Sam Waller
Two Albany FFA members brought home blue ribbons from major stock shows last week.
Kenzie Neve placed first in her class with a steer and made the sale at the National Western Livestock Show in Denver, Colo., while Jake Hale received a first-place ribbon at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ag mechanics contest.
Neve showed her Maine-Anjou cross to the top spot in Class 9 Market Steers. The animal is one of eight Neve has fed this year. Two have been sold at shows, while four more are entered in upcoming major shows.
