By Sam WallerThe calendar has just ticked over to February, but that qualifies as springtime in Texas high school sports.The Albany Lions and Lady Lions have begun practicing for baseball and softball, while track, tennis, and golf programs are also gearing up.

By Sam WallerRegistration deadline for the Albany Softball Association is Monday, Feb. 6.Registration forms are available at Nancy Smith Elementary School. Fees are $65 per girl for 8U, 10U, and 12U, but discounts are offered for families with multiple players.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs dropped two district basketball games last week before winter weather jumbled this week’s schedule.Weather forced postponement of games scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 31 to Thursday, Feb. 2 (tonight). Moran will host May with the girls game tipping off at 5:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerA pancake supper fundraiser to benefit the First Baptist Church youth group is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 5 at the church’s Fellowship Hall.The event will raise money to send youth to summer church camp in July.Serving will start at 5:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe girls Weekend of Champions camp sponsored by the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes is shaping up to be the biggest yet, according to local FCA respresentative Paul Johnston.Johnston said registration for the girls camp, scheduled Saturday-Sunday, Feb.

By Melinda L. LucasWith about two weeks remaining in the filing period for local May 6 elections, a few incumbents have signed up for another term but no challengers have signed up yet.As of Tuesday’s press deadline, no one had filed  since those reported in the Jan. 26th edition.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany High School Student Council hosted the annual Winter Formal last Saturday, with class royalty presented, including the crowning of Mr. and Miss AHS.The gala was held at the Whitney Theatre, with music provided by disc jockey Martin Priteo, Jr.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Donald McCullough made the most of a second chance in the calf scramble at the Fort Worth Stock Show on Saturday, Jan. 28, catching a calf and getting it across the finish line.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District was one of several area districts to have its schedule affected by the winter storm moving through Shackelford County this week.Moran superintendent said MISD had early release on Monday, Jan. 30 and cancelled classes on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

By Donnie A. LucasAnyone who likes a murder mystery, proms, and bouffant hairdos from the 1980s should love the latest murder mystery dinner theater performance set for Feb. 11.