By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive tests results for COVID-19 dropped again, with just two patients last week.County judge Bob Skelton reported Tuesday that a total of eight tests were administered for the period of June 6-10, with two positive results.The prior week, a total of eight tests...

By Sam WallerAlbany residents volunteered their time, equipment, and manpower Saturday, June 11 for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s community cleanup day.“I had a great turnout from my board, and several community people chipped in,” Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said.

By Donnie A. LucasVisitors and locals alike will be able to partake of a variety of activities offered in Albany this weekend and next during performance dates for the Fort Griffin Fandangle.Free events will be offered on all four of those days including a quilt show, tracker organ concert,...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners decided to take the next step toward resurfacing of the Courthouse parking lot during a meeting on Monday, June 13, with plans to advertise for bids in the next month.Lanham Martin and Steve Riley were given authority to check with several local...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany council members met briefly on Monday, June 13, approving one regular agenda item to extend the city’s electrical services with Reliant another four years.Mayor Susan Montgomery related a couple of other issues that had been reported to her since the last meeting,...

By Donnie A. LucasThe shrill tones of the calliope and the clanging of the bell on the Texas Central Express will echo down Albany’s Main Street once again on Saturday as part of the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle parade.The parade will kick toff at 5:00 p.m. with longtime narrator Connie Wood as...

By Donnie A. LucasThe sound of the bugle call will once again open each performance of the 84th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle on Friday (tomorrow) at 8:30 p.m. at the Prairie Theater.The year’s version of the show will highlight episodes from the life of local pioneer rancher...

Jimmy Ruff, age 72 of Albany, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 16 at First Baptist Church in Albany with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating.

Connie Dianne (Fielder) Nail, age 75, of Bells TX formerly of Albany, was born on Feb. 10, 1947 in Odessa, TX to Douglas Harvey Fielder, Sr. and Treby Louise (Childers) Fielder.

Donald Brazos Thomson, 38, of Prosper, TX, was called home by God on June 10,2022, after a long fight with Neurofibromatosis Type 2.