Dear Editor: The column on “Sweetheart of a Town: last week was “right on,’ including the last paragraph which listed a couple of blemishes. One of those has caused a choking feeling in my throat...

The annual Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show and Sale starts Thursday (today) and will continue through Saturday at the County Show Barn on the Throckmorton Highway. Judging is set to start tonight at 7:00...

The annual Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show and Sale is set for next weekend and organizers are looking for help from local residents. The show has again attracted a large group of entries, with...

Before the end of this month, make a point to do something you might never think of otherwise. Thank the trustees who serve on the Albany school board – all seven of them. Thank them...

Albany folks are generous and the recent holiday season proved to be no exception to that standard. At a time when most people’s budgets are strained the most, Albany residents have once again shown their...

With basketball season now in full swing, it seems to be a good time to reprint part of an open letter that appeared in the UIL’s Sportsmanship Manual a few years ago. The close proximity...

Fandangle season is not the only time to “dance the old dances and sing the familiar songs.” We do that from time to time in this space. And right now, with Christmas on the horizon,...

Dear Editor: For the past few weeks, The Albany News has listed numerous organizations that will benefit from Albany Community Chest funds. I have no doubt that one or more of these organizations serve you...

Dear Editor: I am writing you to bring attention to a relatively new ministry in Shackelford County. The ministry is Closet Angels. Closet Angels is coordinated and managed by Lori Reames. This is an outstanding...