By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church has scheduled two events focusing on youth in the coming month.The church will conduct a youth revival Friday-Saturday, Feb. 18-19, and a volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 12, according to youth minister Eduardo San Lucas.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions will have less travel for district football games the next two years following the release of the University Interscholastic League’s biennial realignment,announced Thursday, Feb. 3.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs are moving south for the next two football seasons following biennial realignment.Moran was placed in District 14-1A Division II with Paint Rock, Panther Creek, and Rising Star.The UIL announced alignment Feb.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs kept their playoff chances alive last week despite dropping their two District 13-1A girls basketball outings.On Tuesday, Feb. 1, Moran lost 69-20 at Cross Plains.

By Sam WallerThe Albany baseball and softball teams are nearing the start of their seasons with both looking to return to the playoffs.The Lions baseball team will scrimmage Merkel on Friday, Feb. 18, with the junior varsity hosting a tournament Feb. 24-26.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church has scheduled two events focusing on youth in the coming month.The church will conduct a youth revival Friday-Saturday, Feb. 18-19, and a volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 12, according to youth minister Eduardo San Lucas.

The Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Weekend of Champions for area boys is set for Feb. 18-20 at Eastland’s Solid Rock Encampment.FCA organizer Paul Johnston of Albany invites all boys from eighth grade through high school to attend the event.

By Melinda L. LucasDespite last Saturday’s weather-triggered cancellation of a family festival, the Old Jail Art Center has a lot going on this month and on into March.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Chris Knight concert set for last Saturday at the Aztec Theater was postponed by the artist due to weather conditions.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions basketball team fashioned a pair of playoff-caliber performances last week, clinching a playoff berth and avenging District 10-2A losses in the process.On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Lions upset district leader No.