By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions were able to handle the opposition and the elements last week, going 3-0 at the Albany tournament that was originally planned to be played over three days.

Violet “Vi” Newman was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on March 9, 2022 in Hawley, Texas.She was born to Edgar and Melinda Hudson on March 7, 1937 in Kent, Margate England. She was the eleventh child out of twelve.

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By Melinda L. LucasFamilies are invited to celebrate the beginning of Spring Break and a traditional Greek holiday this Saturday, March 12 at the Old Jail Art Center.Even though the weather is expected to be cooler again this weekend, the OJAC will host games and crafts in the Stasney Center.

By Donnie A. LucasAnother live concert sponsored by Albany Live is set for Saturday at the Aztec Theater when Paul Cauthen comes to town as part of the singer/songwriter series.Tickets are still available online for the fourth show in the series at the website: www.albanylive.org.

By Melinda L. LucasA number of vehicles in Albany and the surrounding area have been broken into over the last couple of weeks, with money and personal items taken, according to Shackelford County sheriff Ed Miller.

By Melinda L. LucasJust in time for spring sports and other warm weather outdoor activities, Daylight Saving Time (DST) returns this Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Shackelford County Hospital District is the lone entity that drew a contested race among the six county governing bodies, allowing the other five to cancel their May 7 elections.

By Donnie A. LucasA morning house fire on Kenshalo Street in northeast Albany last Friday completely destroyed the home of a local family and took most of their possessions.The fire started in the attic and was reported about 9:00 a.m.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany city manager Billy Holson reported last week that city employees, along with workers contracted from Raydon Construction, had located the source of a major leak at the municipal water plant after a search that lasted several days.