By Sam WallerFirst United Methodist Church will “step out of camp” Sunday as it holds Family Day at the Stasney Ranch cookshack.Starting at 10:00 a.m., the day will be one of singing, testimonies, preaching, and fellowship, Rev. Tim Trimble said.“The whole church family is invited to be out there,”...

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany graduate Emily Raymond made a stop by her father’s science class at Albany High School on Tuesday prior to embarking on a six-week trip to Great Britain to complete research for her doctoral dissertation.Raymond, who graduated in the AHS Class of 2009, spoke to the class...

By Sam WallerContests, prizes and themed days will be featured throughout next week as Albany ISD students participate in the 2021 Red Ribbon Campaign.The campaign educates students and the general public about drug and alcohol abuse.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus dropped a little last week, with 15 positive cases reported by the local testing facilities.According to an update from Shackelford County Judge Robert Skelton, 38 tests were administered Oct. 11-15, resulting in four fewer...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Parent Teacher Organization is still in need of volunteers to help with its annual Fall Fest, which is scheduled for Oct. 30 at Nancy Smith Elementary School.Malarie Sutton, PTO president, said some changes have been made to the schedule because of the lack of volunteers,...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions kept building momentum last Friday with another efficient performance to move to the brink of playoff qualification.The Lions scored on eight of nine possessions – kneeling out the clock to end the game on the last – in a 57-0 victory against the Hico Tigers in...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions won their only outing of last week on Tuesday Oct. 12, defeating Newcastle 25-17, 25-16, 25-14 on the road in District 6-2A volleyball action before enjoying an open date on Saturday.Albany played Hawley at home on Tuesday, winning a hard-fought three-set match...

By Sam WallerThe foursome of Randy Walker, James Waters, Charles Barrett, and Rodney Barton scored a one-shot victory last Friday in the 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament.The tournament raises funds for the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund and other...

By Sam WallerBucky Nail and Charles Barrett were reelected to three-year terms on the board of directors of the Albany Golf Club.The elections were held Oct. 9 as part of the club’s annual business meeting and club championship.Club president Randy Walker said the focus now turns to preparing for...

By Sam WallerSpots are still available for the Albany Masonic Lodge Scholarship Golf Tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23 at Albany Golf Course.Entries will be accepted until the start of play.Entry fee for the four-person scramble is $300 per team.