By Melinda L. Lucas

Acknowledging the problems that dyslexic students face is the goal of information going out this month from Albany ISD specialist Kristie Smith.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and Smith is trying to share as many facts about dyslexia as possible through various methods, including reading a book about dyslexia to elementary classes and meeting with parents of identified students.

According to Smith, dyslexia is one of the most prevalent language-based learning disabilities.

By Sam Waller

Deadlines are swiftly approaching for Shackelford County 4-H and FFA members who plan to exhibit at the county stock show and other winter shows.

Moran FFA will have validation for heifers, sheep and goats 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24.

Albany FFA and Shackelford County 4-H will have validation for heifers, sheep, and goats 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Albany High School ag building.

Swine validation is Sunday, Oct. 30. Late tags are $18.

By Melinda L. Lucas

About two dozen members of the Albany High School Class of 1972 celebrated their 50th reunion with a couple of activities over the weekend, meeting at the Whitney Theatre after Friday night’s game, then getting together again on Saturday.

They also rode in the homecoming parade on Friday.

Betsy Black Parsons, who hosted the events, said that four other classmates had planned to attend but weren’t able to come because of COVID and other illnesses.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions enjoyed a happy homecoming Friday, Oct. 14, defeating Cross Plains 56-0 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

The Lions (5-2 overall, 2-0 District 6-2A) visit the Roscoe Plowboys at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 in a showdown for sole possession of first place in the district standings.

Albany got some very good news when quarterback Cole Chapman, who has missed four games, was cleared to practice this week. Lions head coach Denney Faith said Chapman’s availability for Roscoe is to be determined.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lady Lions continued to remain atop the District 6-2A volleyball standings by sweeping Bangs and beating Coleman, extending their winning streak to 12 after Tuesday night’s matches.

The Lady Lions (22-7 overall, 6-0 district) began the stretch drive Tuesday, Oct. 18, with a 28-26, 15-25, 25-17, 25-18 at Coleman. Details will be reported next week.

Albany hosts Hawley on Saturday, Oct. 22 before concluding the regular season Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Ranger.

By Sam Waller

The foursome of Randy Walker, Rodney Barton, Charles Barrett, and James Waters claimed a four-stroke victory Friday, Oct. 14 in the 15th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta at Albany Golf Course.

The quartet carded a score of 53 to top the 10-team field. Teams representing API and First Financial Bank tied for second place at 57.

The event benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund. Kiwanian Zach Maberry reported approximately $9,000 was raised.

By Sam Waller

Albany’s Briley Tabor and Jonathan Coody qualified for regional competition with their performances at the District 6-2A cross country meet Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Anson.

The pair will compete at the Region II-2A meet on Monday, Oct. 24 at Grand Prairie’s Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. The girls race is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. with the boys at 12:40 p.m.

The Athletic Booster Club has scheduled a send-off at the Bank Park downtown on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions junior varsity football team scored on offense, defense and special teams Thursday, Oct. 13 in a 28-6 victory at Cross Plains.

The JV Lions (4-3) were left without a game this week against Roscoe, but efforts were ongoing to find a replacement opponent. The team’s final game will be Thursday, Oct. 27 against Hamlin at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

At Cross Plains, Albany pulled away to defeat the Buffaloes for the second week in a row.

By Sam Waller

Ronnie Hargis, who spent his childhood in Albany, was recently honored by the Texas High School Basketball Officials Association for being selected to officiate games at the University Interscholastic League state basketball tournament last March.

Hargis, who now lives in Hawley, was one of six association members recognized on Sept. 21.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Junior High Cubs football teams swept their games Thursday, Oct. 13 at Cross Plains with the seventh grade winning 26-14, while the eighth grade won 28-20.

The Cubs return home to face Roscoe on Thursday, Oct. 20 (tonight). The seventh grade game will kick off at 4:30 p.m. with the eighth grade to follow.

Seventh Grade

At Cross Plains, Clay Chapman threw three touchdown passes and had two interceptions on defense, returning one for a score, as the seventh grade Cubs remained undefeated at 6-0.