Albany News

BREAKING NEWS

The Albany Nativity, a play written by Robert Nail and traditionally performed biennially by local citizens during the Christmas season, will be presented free of charge at the Aztec Theater at 7:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, Dec.

Old Jail to host gift workshops all next week

The Christmas season is in full swing at the Old Jail Art Center, and special activities for December include the free holiday marionette shows that were offered earlier this week, and a low cost gift making workshop next week.

Hard-fought rematch expected against Hamlin

Clawing back from a 14-point deficit, the Lions mounted a second-half assault that steamed rolled over the Wheeler Mustangs, 48-27, in the regional playoff in Vernon last Friday to set up a quarterfinal rematch.

Lady Lions play for tourney title

Both the varsity and JV Lady Lions were busy last week, getting in a lot of court time at area tournaments. The varsity played for the championship at the Dublin tournament, coming in second behind Goldthwaite.

Scott identified as top candidate

After weeks of interviews and deliberation, Albany ISD trustees unanimously selected local elementary principal Jonathan Scott as the district’s lone finalist, topping a list of 41 applicants for the post of superintendent.

Courthouse open house planned

Bell ringing, roof leaks, and a “wrap-up” of the year-long Courthouse restoration process took up most of an hour-long commissioners meeting on Tuesday morning, Nov. 13.

News

Applicants get piece of ‘college pie’

Twenty-six of the 29 Albany High seniors qualified to attend the upcoming annual College Pie Party that counselor Dee Dee Waggoner arranges every year to reward students that submit a college appli

By Katherine Thomson

Elementary, jr. high UIL events set

Twenty-one sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students from the Albany Independent School District are competing at a UIL contest in Stamford on Thursday, Dec.

By Katherine Thomson

Students to host Legacy Dinner

The youth of Beltway East Student Ministry hosted its annual Legacy Dinner on Dec. 5 at the Beltway East Student Ministry building.

By Katherine Thomson

Sports

Hard-fought rematch expected against Hamlin

Clawing back from a 14-point deficit, the Lions mounted a second-half assault that steamed rolled over the Wheeler Mustangs, 48-27, in the regional playoff in Vernon last Friday to set up a quarter

By Donnie A Lucas

Lady Lions play for tourney title

Both the varsity and JV Lady Lions were busy last week, getting in a lot of court time at area tournaments.

By Donnie A Lucas

Jr. high wins 4 of 6 games

The junior high basketball teams fared well against Stamford on Monday, with the girls and boys both winning two out of three games.

By Katherine Thomson

Opinion

Friendship Baptist Church Follow Me

When Jesus says, “Follow me,” He is saying, “Join me in my path;

By Paul Johnston

Lifestyle

Hannah, Pleasant to wed July 21

Jeff and Ricia Pleasant of Albany are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their son, Ryan Jeffrey Pleasant to Georgi Dee Hannah, daughter of Don and Melanie Hannah and Mindy

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018 FANDANGLE PARADE

Best Shackelford County Entry.

Jones earns Eagle Scout badge

McLennan Jones is the last of several Albany Life Scouts who have recently worked to complete the requirements to achieve the Eagle Scout award, the highest award available through the Boy Scouts o

By Kathy Thomson

Community

Nativity rehearsals underway

The Albany Nativity, a play written by Robert Nail and traditionally performed biennially by local citizens during the Christmas season, will be presented free of charge at the Aztec Theater

By Katherine Thomson

Lion Backers

The Albany Lions are playing Hamlin in the quarter-finals of the UIL 2-A division II football playoffs in Shotwell Stadium in Abilene this Thursday, Dec.

By Katherine Thomson

News readers reminded of deadlines, press times

Readers of The Albany News will receive the print edition of the weekly paper on Friday mornings until further notice as work continues to restore the press at the Abilene Reporter-News

By Melinda L. Lucas