News
Shackelford County will be spared from the path of a massive 765-kV transmission line after state regulators approved a final route Friday.The Public Utility…
The Albany Study Club and Shackelford County Library will celebrate two milestone anniversaries next week, marking 95 years of the Study Club and 70 years…
Shackelford County commissioners delayed action Monday on a property tax abatement application for the proposed Project North data center, giving the court…
Albany City Council members approved a revised ordinance regulating electric bicycles, electric scooters and other micromobility devices Monday, Aug. 10,…
Sports
The Albany Lady Lions faced a challenging week on the court, losing to Abilene Christian School and Knox City while the JV2 team earned a victory over…
The Albany Lady Lions improved to 12-1 on the season after going 4-1 at the Eastland Tournament Aug. 20 and 22, including wins over Lingleville and Newcastle…
The Lady Lions began the season Aug. 11 with three-set and four-set victories over Merkel and Aspermont, respectively. Albany defeated Merkel 25-6, 25-11, 25…
With a successful Ice Cream Supper behind them, members of the Albany Athletic Booster Club now turn their attention to preparing Robert Nail Memorial Stadium…
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
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…
Local ranchers and businesses came together this week to support livestock producers in Oklahoma whose grazing land has been destroyed by widespread wildfires…
In honor of Larry, we are republishing one of his beloved columns from January 3, 2003, a story that reflects the humor and storytelling that made his writing…
When Gary and Emily Hughes lost their son Kolby in October, they began looking for a way to honor his memory in a meaningful way. The local couple decided that…
Obituaries
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…
Jonathan Sparks, age 44 of Albany, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, August 7th at the Albany…
Helen Frances McAfee, lovingly known as Frances, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at her home in Moran at the age of 91. A funeral service was held at…
Pamela Kay Nixon, lovingly known to many as “DustBunny,” passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 6, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born on…
