Albany Golf Club kicked off its tournament season this past weekend with the annual Christmas for Kids tournament, raising $8,500 to help provide gifts for local children in need this holiday season.

The event topped last year’s total of $7,500, thanks to strong participation and generous donations.

Teams competed across three flights in the scramble-format tournament, with the top finishers as follows:

Championship Flight

1st – Thompson, Cauble, Hargett

By Melinda L. Lucas

Students at Nancy Smith Elementary School will showcase their athletic talents and enjoy a morning of fun during the school’s annual track and field day on Friday, May 16, at the Albany High School track.

The event, part of Health and Wellness Week at the elementary campus, is set to begin around 9 a.m. and wrap up by noon. A pizza lunch will be served to students as part of the festivities.

“This will be a fun-filled day, and we invite you to join us,” said NSES principal Jenci Chambers.

The Albany junior high tennis program wrapped up its season in dominant fashion, with both the 7th and 8th grade girls teams winning district championships and the 8th grade boys doubles team earning a second-place finish.

“It was a great season — lots of hard work, fun and learning,” said head coach M.J. Reneau. “I’m very proud to have so many be part of the program.”

Players from Abilene Christian, Hawley, Stamford and Albany were entered in the junior high tournament.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Shackelford County 4-H members selected new leadership for the upcoming year during their final meeting of the 2024-2025 program year, held Sunday afternoon, May 4.

Senior and junior officer teams were elected to lead the local youth organization through 2025-2026, with Landon Picquet tapped as senior president and Reese Nitschke chosen to head the junior officers.