By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church has scheduled two events focusing on youth in the coming month.The church will conduct a youth revival Friday-Saturday, Feb. 18-19, and a volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 12, according to youth minister Eduardo San Lucas.In addition, First Baptist will hold...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions will have less travel for district football games the next two years following the release of the University Interscholastic League’s biennial realignment,announced Thursday, Feb. 3.The Lions will compete in District 6-2A Division II, a six-team league that includes...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs are moving south for the next two football seasons following biennial realignment.Moran was placed in District 14-1A Division II with Paint Rock, Panther Creek, and Rising Star.The UIL announced alignment Feb. 3 for the next two years for football, volleyball, and...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs kept their playoff chances alive last week despite dropping their two District 13-1A girls basketball outings.On Tuesday, Feb. 1, Moran lost 69-20 at Cross Plains.

By Sam WallerThe Albany baseball and softball teams are nearing the start of their seasons with both looking to return to the playoffs.The Lions baseball team will scrimmage Merkel on Friday, Feb. 18, with the junior varsity hosting a tournament Feb. 24-26.The varsity schedule begins with the...

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church has scheduled two events focusing on youth in the coming month.The church will conduct a youth revival Friday-Saturday, Feb. 18-19, and a volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 12, according to youth minister Eduardo San Lucas.In addition, First Baptist will hold...

The Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Weekend of Champions for area boys is set for Feb. 18-20 at Eastland’s Solid Rock Encampment.FCA organizer Paul Johnston of Albany invites all boys from eighth grade through high school to attend the event.There is a fee to attend, but there are...

By Melinda L. LucasDespite last Saturday’s weather-triggered cancellation of a family festival, the Old Jail Art Center has a lot going on this month and on into March.The museum is in the midst of February’s member appreciation month, and Hearts for Arts Week will get underway next Tuesday, with...

By Donnie A. LucasThe Chris Knight concert set for last Saturday at the Aztec Theater was postponed by the artist due to weather conditions.The event, which was part of the singer/songwriter series offered by Albany Live, has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 11, with the same tickets still valid...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions basketball team fashioned a pair of playoff-caliber performances last week, clinching a playoff berth and avenging District 10-2A losses in the process.On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Lions upset district leader No. 23 Cisco 47-43 on the road, making up for a 55-50 home loss...