By Lynsi Musselman
The Shackelford County 4-H horse program will have its first horse clinic on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m., after rescheduling last week’s Oct. 1 clinic.
The clinic will be held at the county show barn.
Shackelford County extension agent Kloey Painter said the clinic will be a great overall introduction to horses.
“We will go over horse safety and provide smores for everyone during the event,” Painter explained.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Despite ongoing coronavirus restrictions, blood is still needed, and a blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15.
Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
By Lynsi Musselman
Albany High School Homecoming 2020 festivities will not be as extensive this year, but the community is gearing up to cheer for the Lions against the Ranger Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 12.
The homecoming game is planned for 7:00 p.m. at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium, after the initial Oct. 2 date was rescheduled.
Albany Independent School District super-intendent Jonathan Scott said the homecoming festivities this year will include the game and halftime program with the homecoming court.
AHS Homecoming Royalty
By Lynsi Musselman
The Albany Chapter of the National Honor Society will induct 17 new members this Sunday.
A recognition ceremony for the new members will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Albany High School auditorium.
Albany students and staff will enjoy a break from classes on Columbus Day, Monday Oct. 12, with a student and staff holiday scheduled.
Classes will resume for all AISD students on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the normal 7:55 a.m. time for the start of the school day at NSES and 8:00 a.m. for the secondary campus.
The second six weeks period is already underway and ends Nov. 6.
The long weekend for the Thanksgiving holidays will begin Nov. 25, with an early release on Nov. 24.
By Lynsi Musselman
Albany Neighbors In Need was born out of the realization of the needs from shoppers at Closet Angels, the clothing ministry of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Several years ago, volunteer Sandy Ingalls added a place for shoppers to write down needs that could not be found at Closet Angels, said Closet Angels director Lori Reames.
“It hit us with the reality that Albany was full of needs other than just clothing,” Reames explained. “I started posting items that were written down and donors would drop off behind Closet Angels.”
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Lion football team knocked the stinger off the visiting Meridian Yellowjackets early in the district opener for the two teams last Friday, racking up a 60-0 win over the visitors.
The Lions will travel to Hico this Friday as the District 8-2A race continues, with Albany facing the Tigers (1-5, 0-1) in a 7:00 p.m. bout at Tiger Field.
Tickets for the visitors side have to be be reserved by calling the Albany superintendent’s office to be placed on a list, according to athletic director Ryder Peacock.
By Donnie A. Lucas
After being down 13-0 at the half, the Albany JV Lions rallied to come back for a 14-13 win over Eastland last Thursday.
The Lions will host a Clyde JV team this week, with kickoff set for about 6:30 p.m. following a junior high game.
Game Details
Albany picked up a game against Eastland last week, bringing home an exciting last-second win over the Mavericks.
“After being down 13-0 at the half, we made adjustments for the second half,” coach David Fair-child said.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Lady Lion varsity volleyball team found themselves taking an unexpected two-week break in the midst of district play thanks to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
However, the squad is expected back at full strength for its first practice on Friday, resuming the regular schedule starting Saturday in Moran at 10:00 a.m.
With only four games remaining on the regular season schedule, the Lady Lions are hoping to pick up where they left off with their winning 14-2 record, including 2-0 in District 6-2A.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The two junior high football teams came home with victories last week, although against different opponents.
Both the seventh and eighth grade squads will play Thursday (today), with the eighth grade hosting Hico at 5:00 p.m.
The seventh graders will be on the road in Hawley for a 4:00 p.m. kickoff.
The eighth grade Cubs remained undefeated last week with a 42-0 win over Meridian on the road. The win boosted the Cubs to 3-0 for the season, including 1-0 in district.
