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    Thirty-six seniors set for graduation

    By The Albany News.
    May 21, 2026 - 13:38
    Posted in: News

    City still working toward pool opening

    By The Albany News.
    May 21, 2026 - 13:37
    Posted in: News

    Billington earns state bronze in Austin

    By The Albany News.
    May 21, 2026 - 13:34
    Posted in: Sports

    Playoff run ends, Lions collect honors

    By The Albany News.
    May 21, 2026 - 13:33
    Posted in: Sports

    Chamber announces plans for America 250

    By The Albany News.
    May 14, 2026 - 13:23
    Posted in: News

    News

    Hanson recognized for ranch stewardship

    Shackelford County rancher Rick Hanson was recognized as the Area 5 winner of the Conservation Rancher Award during the Texas Association of Soil and Water…

    Local election results finalized Saturday

    Shackelford County voters finalized several local races Saturday, May 2, deciding seats on the Fort Griffin Special Utility District, Shackelford County…

    Albany ISD continues bond discussions with second town hall tonight at NSES

    Albany ISD officials will return to the community this evening for a second town hall meeting on the proposed $26 million school bond, giving residents another…

    Fiber internet project underway in Albany

    Construction of the new Vero fiber internet system in Albany began a little over a month ago and is expected to continue for about two more months, according…
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    Sports

    Albany duo brings home state tennis bronze medal

    Albany High School wrapped up the 2026 UIL state tennis tournament with a third-place finish in mixed doubles as Mimi Ivy and Cade Fairchild earned another…

    Lions fall to Hawley, turn focus to playoffs

    The Albany Lions closed out district play last week with an 11-4 loss to Hawley, a result that secured the district championship for the Bearcats and left…

    Sundown softball field named in Holson’s honor

    A former Albany Lion received a surprise honor recently when a newly improved girls softball field in Sundown was named after him, recognizing years of work in…

    Lions baseball picks up two wins, enter state rankings

    The Albany Lions continued their strong start to the season with a pair of wins over Stamford and Abilene TLCA, pushing their record to 8-1 overall and 4-0 in…
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    Opinion

    Words about the Word - Doug Thomas - Trinity Episcopal

    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,…

    Words about the Word - Michael Atmar - MMPC

    “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…

    From the Editor’s Desk: Gravel mayhem

    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…

    From the Editor’s Desk: A leader who left a mark

    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…
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    Lifestyle

    Lynsi's Local Beat: Glowing again - Classic sign tools power modern neon art

    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…

    Join the Albany News Bracket Challenge

    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…

    The Albany News Junior Journalists - Mayor for a Day: What Would You Do?

    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.…

    4-H gears up for stock show, food challenges

    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…
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    Community

    From the Editor’s Desk: A leader who left a mark

    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 answer call for Oklahoma wildfire relief

    Local ranchers and businesses came together this week to support livestock producers in Oklahoma whose grazing land has been destroyed by widespread wildfires…

    Amblin' Through Albany

    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…

    Memorial drive launched to benefit AFD

    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…
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    Obituaries

    Jerry Edwin Estep

    Jerry Edwin Estep, born in Sweetwater, Texas on September 10, 1936, lived a life marked not by loud accomplishments or grand attention, but by quiet…

    William Moellendorf

    Bill was born in Fredericksburg, Texas, on November 26, 1937. He moved to San Antonio with his parents when he was 5 years old and lived there until he…

    Violet Adell Schkade

    Violet Adell Schkade peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 91. Violet was born on…

    Vernon Clarel McDaniel

    Vernon Clarel McDaniel, born July 4, 1936 in Tribbey, Oklahoma to parents, Vernon Eugene Cline and Bella Albany Garretson Cline. Years later when Vernon was a…
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