By Donnie A. LucasThe varsity Lion basketball team earned a pair of wins over district opponents last week, defeating both Haskell and TLC Abilene to improve to 8-4 for the season, including 3-0 in district.The Lions hosted the Cisco Loboes on Tuesday, dropping to 3-1 in district with a 48-39 loss.

“Loyal Love”By Michael Atmar - Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church Who is the most loyal friend you have ever known? If you have someone that immediately comes to mind, you are very blessed indeed.

Albany Live will open its 2025 schedule on January 25 with a performance by Texas music legend Gary P. Nunn at the Aztec Theater.

By Lynsi MusselmanOn Tuesday, the 477 Albany Independent School District students returning after the winter break saw all the familiar faces across the district, as well as three new ones. 

By David H. WallerOn Monday, January 6, 389 days after the Albany Lions captured their second consecutive Texas State Championship, Coach Denney Faith presented players with their long-awaited championship rings.

Albany students and staff willreturntoclassroomsnext week, with teachers and staff reporting on Monday, Jan. 6, and students returning the following day, Tuesday, Jan.

Shackelford County recorded 30.65 inches of rainfall in 2024, surpassing last year’s total by over five inches and marking one of the wettest years in the last decade. November was the wettest month with 8.20 inches, followed by May’s 5.77 inches.