By Melinda L. LucasEven though the Albany Chest fell short of its $47,000 goal by $5,000, the board gave away well over that amount at a brief meeting on Jan. 25.

By Sam WallerFour Shackelford County 4-H teams placed in the District 7 Food Challenge, held Wednesday, Jan. 25 at San Angelo.“The day went great,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said. “A couple of those teams were all new to this, had never done it before, and they did great.

By Donnie A. LucasThe election of board members and officers will be the main items of business at the Friday, Feb. 3 luncheon of the Albany Chamber of Commerce.All Chamber members are invited to attend the annual meeting to fill four places on the board of directors for a three-year term.

By Sam WallerProject Graduation will offer babysitting services on Saturday, Feb. 11 as a fundraiser for the Albany High School Class of 2023.Project Graduation organizer Amanda Tabor said care will be provided for children from potty trained to 10 years old from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions are on the cusp of clinching a spot in the boys basketball playoffs after sweeping their District 10-2A games last week against Haskell and Hamlin.Entering an open date on Tuesday, Jan.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions suffered through another frustrating week in the District 10-2A girls basketball race with losses to Haskell and Hamlin.After having the district bye on Tuesday, Jan. 31, Albany (8-18 overall, 1-9 district) visits Stamford at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3.

By Sam WallerThe Albany junior high basketball teams saw their seasons come to an unexpectedly early end this week with the winter weather afflicting the area playing a large part.The Cubs and Lady Cubs were to have played Stamford on Monday, Jan. 30 to wrap up the schedule.

By Sam WallerThe Albany youth basketball teams wrapped up their regular seasons Saturday, Jan. 28, getting five wins and a tie in games played at Hawley and Merkel.The teams will take part in postseason tournaments Saturday, Feb. 4, at Eula.

By Sam WallerAlbany Lions head baseball coach David Fairchild was inducted into the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame at its banquet Saturday, Jan. 28.

By Sam WallerThree Albany Lions football players were honored for their achievements in the classroom with inclusion on the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Academic All-State team.Cole Chapman earned second team honors, while Coy Lefevre and Keatin Russell received honorable mention.