News
Fort Griffin State Historic Site will take visitors back to 1876 during Living History Days Friday and Saturday, October 9–10, celebrating America’s 250th…
Charley Flowers and Zane Green were crowned Albany High School’s 2026 Homecoming Queen and King during halftime ceremonies at the Albany vs. Cross Plains…
By David H. Waller“Home for the believer is where Jesus is. Cody is now home.”Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church pastor Michael Atmar said those words last…
Albany High School will celebrate Homecoming Friday, Oct. 2, with a downtown parade, presentation of class and organization royalty, and the crowning of the…
Sports
Albany shook off an early defensive mistake and scored 33 points in the second quarter Friday to beat Cross Plains 59–8, setting up this week’s district…
The Albany Lady Lions hit their stride at the right time Saturday, sweeping Hawley 25-15, 25-19, 25-23 in a strong district performance before heading into…
Albany Golf Club will close out its 2026 tournament schedule this weekend with the annual members-only Club Championship, set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10…
Albany High School will celebrate Homecoming Friday, Oct. 2, with a downtown parade, presentation of class and organization royalty, and the crowning of the…
Opinion
As you probably know, it is common for Christians to experience doubt, especially when God acts or doesn’t act in ways contrary to our expectations.In fact,…
“Man of Sorrows”Throughout Holy Week, I have been attempting to regularly re-direct my thoughts to Jesus and what He did each day of the week that led up to…
By David H. WallerThere are times when you try to stay measured, stick to the facts, and let things play out. And then there are times when you look around and…
Living in the DFW area for more than 10 years, I was an avid listener of The Ticket. If you have lived there and you are any kind of sports fan at all, you…
Lifestyle
By Lynsi PerryThe neon moon in Albany is not the only thing shining at night since artist, Michael Christopher Matson, moved to town in 2017. Matson is…
March Madness is underway, and The Albany News is inviting you to take part in our Bracket Challenge! Inside this week’s paper, you’ll find the full NCAA Men’s…
Last week in The Albany News Kids Corner, we asked the future leaders of Albany what they would do if they were mayor, and their responses did not disappoint.…
Shackelford County 4-H is starting 2025 off by getting ready for the annual stock show, being held later this month on January 17. Youth with commercial steers…
Community
By David H. Waller“Home for the believer is where Jesus is. Cody is now home.”Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church pastor Michael Atmar said those words last…
Noted Abilene historian Jay Moore recently took a look back at the story behind the naming of Dyess Air Force Base, which marks its 70th anniversary this month…
Grace Elizabeth Cauble’s story of working alongside her grandfather in Albany is now published in a book featuring successful Harvard Law School application…
Living in the DFW area for more than 10 years, I was an avid listener of The Ticket. If you have lived there and you are any kind of sports fan at all, you…
Obituaries
James Cody Leech, 51, of Albany, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 1st at Matthews…
William Jack Pilcher, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 31, 2026. He was born to Bill and Rosa Pilcher in De Leon, Texas. On…
Jamey Collinsworth, 65, passed away September 16, 2026. He was born in Albany, Tx., attending Albany and Moran schools through high school. He went on to…
Faith Alexander Morgan, 79, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026.Faith was born February 1, 1947, in Abilene, Texas, to Amiel Derious “A.D.” Alexander and Minnie…
