By Kathy Thomson The fifth annual Fort Griffin BBQ Cook-off “Battle for the Blade & World Championship Dove Competition” took place last weekend, and winners were declared in several categories, as well as the overall champion.

By Kathy Thomson Several participants of Hall of Fame Road Tours 2019 drove through Albany on the way from California to Fort Worth last Thursday, filling the downtown area with an assortment of vintage hot rods.

By Melinda L. Lucas Local residents who buy a vehicle or a trailer can help the Shackelford County budget by requesting that the title transfer be done at the Shackelford County Courthouse, thereby sending a portion of the taxes paid on the vehicle or trailer to the local county coffers.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cory Brown D.P.M. of Albany to the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board for a term set to expire Feb. 1, 2023.

By Donnie A. Lucas A homecoming crowd at Robert Nail Stadium was on hand to watch the Lions hand the visiting Peaster Greyhounds a 41-0 loss last Friday along with the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion volleyball team added two more victories last week with a non-district match in Coleman, returning home Saturday to host Moran. Albany also played Woodson here on Tuesday, picking up another district win 25-29, 25-12, 25-7.

By Kathy Thomson Area churches are again taking turns hosting the popular after-game fellowships following each of the Albany Lions’ home football games this year. The fourth “Fifth Quarter” event of the season will be held this Friday, Oct. 4 at The Feed Store after the game with Menard.

By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high volleyball teams played a set of games on Sept. 24, and the two A teams also played in the Hawley Tournament on Saturday with mixed results. The 8A team was the only squad to play on Tuesday, hosting Woodson.

By Donnie A. Lucas The JV Lions defeated the visiting Clyde freshman team, 56-0, last Thursday to keep a perfect 5-0 season record. The JV is open this week, but will be back in action next week hosting the Stamford Bulldogs. The game will follow the eighth grade matchup against Stamford.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany Cubs traveled to Peaster last Thursday, with the eighth grade playing to a 22-22 tie and the seventh grade bringing home a 26-8 win. Both teams are open this week but will return to the gridiron next Thursday to host Stamford starting at 4:30 p.m.