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
The Albany Lady Lions volleyball team enters its final regular-season match Saturday with a 24-6 overall record and a 7-0 mark in district play after facing…
The Albany Lions faced a difficult night at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium Friday, Oct. 16, as Goldthwaite took an early lead and maintained control throughout…
The Albany Lions suffered a 55-27 loss to the Stamford Bulldogs Friday night, Oct. 9, despite a strong passing performance from quarterback Clay Chapman and…
Albany’s Lady Lions closed out the first half of district play with victories over Colorado City and Roscoe before hosting Abilene TLCA for their Pink Out…
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
Ann Harris, age 95, went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2026, in Mesquite, Texas, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born on…
Rachel Breanne Jones, 40, of Albany left for her heavenly home October 4, 2026, surrounded by her mother, daughter, her sister and brother by choice Gilberto.…
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…
