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By Sam Waller After waiting through six weeks of the football playoffs, the Albany Lions basketball team got right to work by winning four of its first five games.

Lady Lions resume district play with loss

By Sam Waller A slow start doomed the Albany Lady Lions basketball team in its third District 10-2A outing on Tuesday, Dec. 19, as Albany fell 46-23 at Haskell.

Bridge could reopen this month

By Donnie A. Lucas

Last-Minute Push

By Melinda L. Lucas Just a few days before Christmas, more than $11,000 was still needed to reach the Albany Community Chest’s 2023 goal of $45,000.

Lions bring home trophy #2!

By Sam Waller State championships come in pairs for the Albany Lions. Every 62 years, just like clockwork.

Lions deliver back-to-back titles

By Donnie A. Lucas Last week’s win by the Albany Lions may well have felt “twice as nice” for Albany fans as the team repeated as the Class 2A Div. II state champions with a 28-10 win over the Mart Panthers on Dec. 14.

News

125 meals served at MMPC Feast

By Sam Waller

Late deer, youth season continues until Jan. 21

By Sam Waller

Hunters, especially young ones, still have a chance to bag a buck during Texas’ special late white-tailed deer season.

4-Hers rake leaves for CA volunteers

By Sam Waller

Sports

Little Dribblers registering now

By Sam Waller

Registration deadline for the Albany Little Dribblers Association 2024 season will be Saturday, Jan. 13.

Basketball teams host Olney Jan. 2

By Sam Waller

The Moran Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs basketball teams took things easy over the Christmas break, getting in one game each on Friday, Dec. 29 at Garner.

Local athletes earn postseason honors

By Sam Waller

Albany Lions and Lady Lions athletes received postseason accolades for football and volleyball over the Christmas break from a variety of media outlets.

Opinion

To all of my Albany and Moran extended family

I am amazed at your hospitality, love, care, and kindness. You have made me feel so welcome in your gracious communities. I will sincerely miss every one of you.