By David H. WallerA high-speed car chase that began east of Abilene on Interstate 20 came to a dramatic conclusion in Albany on Tuesday, leading to a multi-agency manhunt that ended with the suspect’s arrest near the water tower on One Mile Hill.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany Mainstreet Playhouse’s first ever “Cabaret” was a big success last weekend, with only one night planned initially, then a second performance added when the first sold out quickly.The event was held Friday and Saturday evenings at the Whitney Theatre.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Volunteer Fire Department is spearheading efforts to establish a fire guard and implement back-burn strategies to mitigate wildfire risks to the city.

Chris RogersChris Rogers, 38 of Albany, passed away in hospice with his family around him on Thursday, January 23, 2025 after battling cancer for four months. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, February 1st at Albany Cemetery with Jeff Pleasant officiating.

By Michael Atmar

Before I get into this message, I must give credit to John Tate. Every Sunday morning, he and I visit for a few minutes before he heads off to his church in Woodson. We often share the topics of our sermons for the day. The inspiration for this message comes from a series he preached recently.

By Melinda L. LucasSeveral new candidates for local offices have emerged during the past week, with the filing deadline now two weeks away on Feb. 14.

Seafood in beef country? Being 12 hours from the coast typically does not scream fresh seafood as a culinary option. If you are like most readers and grew up in the Big Country, you only ate salmon croquet patties or fried catfish.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter ordering the May 3 election and hearing some routine administrative reports, the Albany ISD board of trustees spent more than an hour going over an assessment of the AISD facilities, presented by J.D. Coffee of Teinert Construction.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners approved a big-ticket expenditure of $211,109 for IT upgrades and replacements during its regular meeting on Monday morning, Jan. 27.