By Sam WallerThe Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Weekend of Champions girls camp drew more than 150 participants to Solid Rock Camp at Eastland on Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 4-5.A total of 108 girls from eighth through 12th grade and 44 adult volunteers participated in the program.“It went...

By Sam WallerThe Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser to support Open Door Pregnancy Resource Centers is ongoing through Sunday, Feb. 19.Local churches are participating in the annual program during which baby bottles are distributed to area residents to be filled with coins, bills, or checks which...

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals have started for Albany High School’s one act play, which will be presented at the district contest on Wednesday, March 8 in Haskell.Director Chanel Hayner said that the play “Oz” will be presented locally as well; however, a date has not been set yet for that...

By Sam WallerAlbany exhibitors wrapped up participation at the Fort Worth Stock Show last week, as well as getting started at the San Angelo and San Antonio stock shows.At Fort Worth, Chelsy Parsons had the champion lightweight division crossbred barrow after placing first in her class.Slayton...

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral high school students and sponsors will compete in the Abilene Wylie Valentine UIL Classic on Saturday at Wylie High school.UIL director Rick Davis said that this is the second practice meet of the season in preparation for the district contest set for March 22 at...

By Sam WallerRegistration is ongoing for Albany Little League.Registration forms are available at Nancy Smith Elementary School and Albany Junior/Senior High.

By Melinda L. LucasBecause of road conditions on Feb. 2, the regular pick-up date for Moran and Albany recipients of the commodity food program was rescheduled to this week, according to Shackelford County Justice of the Peace James Breeden, who coordinates the program.Moran families can pick up...

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By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County residents, as did the rest of the state, had plenty of warning before this week’s winter storm moved through the area, and for the most part, there were fewer problems than during the 2021 “deep freeze” that occurred at almost exactly the same time of the...

By Donnie A. LucasAfter a final weekend that well may have broken all records during a 40-year run, the doors on an Albany institution – Fort Griffin General Merchandise Restaurant and Beehive Saloon – swung shut for the final time Saturday.The local eatery operated by Ali and Patty Esfandiary and...