By Sam WallerAlbany’s Kiana Roberson has been named a Texas Girls Coaches Association Track & Field All-Star after earning two medals at the Class 2A state meet.The TGCA selects a maximum of 24 all-stars from Class 1A-4A and Class 5A-6A. Roberson was among 23 honorees in Class 1A-4A.

The Albany Golf Club (AGC) announced the release of a new logo this week, as members prepare to celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2025.The club, which was established in 1925, decided to update the branding in order to increase visibility and attract new players.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Landon Kreit­ler showed his skills Friday-Tuesday, June 3-6 at the Angelo State Cheer and Mascot Camp.Kreitler, an incoming junior, will serve as mascot for the Albany cheer program starting this fall.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions golf team was among three teams honored at a reception Sunday, June 4 by the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame in Abilene.

By Sam WallerPlans have been finalized for Albany Junior/Senior High’s summer conditioning program, which will start Monday, June 12.The program is open to all incoming seventh through 12th graders who plan to participate in interscholastic sports.Summer workouts are subject to UIL regulations.

By Sam WallerA total of 30 members from the Albany High School Class of 2023 took part in the Project Graduation party, with 20 staying until the end of the all-night event.Members of the Albany Lion baseball team left early because of playoff games the next day.The party, which began at 10:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lion baseball team’s annual Long Ball fundraiser has been scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11 at the high school field.In addition to viewing a little baseball action, attendees can also play trivia for prizes.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Team GreaseWorm not only completed the Nail Ranch Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge, but did so with no mechanical failures.

By Sam WallerThat buzz of excitement in the air is for the start of the Shackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour this Friday, June 9.The summer reading program starts at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the library with a special presentation by The Bee Man from Stamford.

By Sam WallerTwo Shackelford County 4-H members were cited for their work in the state photography contest this week.Results were announced Monday, June 5 at the State 4-H Roundup in College Station.Faith Fry was awarded Blue Ribbon Quality Awards for the Catch-All and Shadow/Silhouette classes.