By Sam WallerThe deadline for participants from the 2023 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show to fulfill their obligations is swiftly approaching.Exhibitors must have completed writing thank you notes to buyers and other obligations by Saturday, April 1.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Tyler Waddell and Connor Hail took third place in boys doubles Tuesday, March 7 at the Santa Anna tournament played at Early High School.“This was our first tournament of the season,” coach Jo Hise said. “I’m very proud of how everyone played.

By Sam WallerWhen classes resume on Monday following spring break, Moran ISD will have nine weeks of class remaining until the end of the school year. However, there will be minor changes to the schedule, superintendent Dr. John Denson said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Softball Association will begin its season next week with 57 girls on five teams in three age groups.Games begin Monday, March 20, with the season concluding in mid-May for teams that enter district tournaments in Abilene.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany High School One Act Play earned fourth place out of seven district schools last Wednesday, March 8  to serve as alternate to the bi-district contest, and three members of the cast and crew received special recognition.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is currently sending out membership notices to current members and encouraging new members to join in time for the annual Crawfish Boil set for Thursday, April 6 in the parking lot in front of the Depot.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s two returning state track medalists each won two events Thursday, March 9 at the Lobo Relays in Cisco, helping the Lions and Lady Lions to fifth-place finishes in the varsity team standings.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions bounced back from their first loss of the baseball season last week with a sweep of their home tournament.The Lions (8-1) had no games scheduled this week during spring break, though coach David Fairchild said Tuesday he was still looking to add one.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s plans to host its annual tennis tournament Thursday, March 9 were done in by the weather, costing the program a key outing with district competition looming.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions golf team took advantage of spring break to get in a practice round at Sweetwater Country Club, which will host the second round of the District 10-2A tournament next month.