By Melinda L. Lucas
Nine Albany tennis players will be headed to North Richland Hills next week to compete in the regional tournament a few days earlier than originally scheduled.
Local tennis coach Sara Wilson received word late last week that the dates had been adjusted, and the tourney is now set for Monday and Tuesday, April 26-27 at the Richland Tennis Center.
Parents of local Little League, coach pitch, t-ball and softball league participants are asked to be aware of upcoming plans to take team and individual pictures of players.
“Because there are so many teams, we’re trying to schedule everything in a timely manner, and we’re certainly aware that not everyone will be at every game,” said Melinda Lucas of The Albany News. “We’ll just do the best we can, and try to get as many people there as possible.”
Lucas said that she will watch the weather and get word to the coaches about scheduling or changes
By Sandy Morris
Raffle tickets are available now for the 2021 Clay Break Classic Gun Raffle benefitting the Ben Richey Boys Ranch and Family Program.
Four guns have been donated for the raffle by Beverley and Buford Salters and include two Zenith Tedna SE12Ts, a Weatherby PA-08, and a Marlin XS7 bolt-action .243 Winchester.
Tickets cost $20 per ticket or three tickets for $50 and can be purchased by calling 325-762-6225.
The drawing will be held on Sunday, June 6, and ticket holders do not have to be present to win.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Sitting atop the District 8-2A standing, the Lion baseball team picked up another win on Monday against the Cisco Loboes, 13-1.
Albany was also set to play a make-up game on Wednesday (yesterday) in Anson after last week’s showdown between the two state-ranked teams was postponed due to rain. Results of the bout were not available at press time but will be reported next week.
The Lions have one regular season game remaining, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27 in Hawley at 7:00 p.m.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Lady Lion softball team were unable to avenge their first round loss to Eula when they hosted the Lady Pirates on Tuesday, posting a 7-1 loss.
Details of the game will reported next week.
The softball team also played a game against Cross Plains on Wednesday after the game was postponed from last Friday due to rain. Results of that game were not available but will also be reported next week.
The final regular game of the season is set for Friday, with the Lady Lions hosting the Cisco Lady Loboes starting at 5:00 p.m.
By Sandy Morris
The Moran varsity track team members competed in the area track meet on Tuesday, April 13 at Hermleigh High School and will be sending seven members to the regional meet.
Varsity Boys Results
Corey Miller won third place in the 400 meter dash and advanced to the regional meet.
Varsity Girls Results
The 4 x 200 meter relay team of Dariann Hawley, Johnnie Hise, Hannah Noble, and Alli Scott won third place and advanced to the regional meet.
By Sandy Morris
Shackelford County residents who have not previously been eligible for local home delivery meal service now have an option available to them.
Mom’s Meals is a monthly food delivery service offered through the Area Agency on Aging courtesy of the CARES grant.
AAA quality assurance specialist Samantha Secrist said the program, which has been funded through the end of September, is not based on income .
By Sandy Morris
Just a few days remain before the traditional Fort Griffin Fandangle membership Sampler returns to Reynolds Bend, on the Lambshead Ranch.
For decades, the annual Sampler was held on the ranch, hosted by the late Watt Matthews, but the last time was more than 20 years ago.
Since then, it has moved around to various locations, including the Bank Park, Courthouse Square, Prairie Theater, and most recently, at the original townsite of Griffin Flat on Collins Creek Ranch.
By Sandy Morris
Plans are in place for the 14th annual Albany Classic Car Show on Saturday, April 17, and everyone is invited to come downtown and view the entries.
Organizer Robert Snyder said activities will begin on Friday, April 16.
“We will have the traditional Friday night cruise from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by the burnout between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.” Snyder said.
Even with the forecast calling for rain, Snyder said he isn’t worried about cancelling the show.
By Melinda L. Lucas
A request by John Tate to erect a granite monument inscribed with the 10 Commandments on the Courthouse Square was granted by Shackelford County commissioners after a lengthy discussion on Monday morning, April 12.
Tate said that he and other Albany citizens would fund the project, and there would be no cost to the county.
Another local resident, Jane Hooker, expressed concern that approving the monument could lead to other requests, although she emphasized that she is not against the 10 Commandments or what they stand for.
