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MMPC serves 130 Christmas meals

1 year ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Approximately 130 mealswereservedbyvolunteers from Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Churchandtherestofthe communityaspartofthe annualMMPCChristmas Feast. The total was a slight increase over the 125 or so meals served the year before.

WORDS about the WORD

1 year ago By Albany Ministerial Alliance — Officers —

My, how time flies! Herewehavecommenced a New Year, even before we have had time to analyzewherethelastone has gone. Time certainly stands still for no man.

Commissioners approve projects, policies

1 year ago By David H. Waller

The Shackelford County Commissioners metonDec.23toaddress various agenda items, including tax abatement guidelines, infrastructure improvements, and ongoing projects. The court unanimously approved the Shackelford County Tax Abatement Guidelines for economic development.

News ad invoicing goes all digital

1 year ago By News Staff

The Albany News has implemented a new alldigital invoicingsystem, signaling a significant shift in how advertisers manage their accounts. As part of this transition, the News will no longer mail out paper invoices; instead, all invoices will be sent electronically via email or text message.

Goodbye to 49 S Main St

1 year ago By David H. Waller

This week marks a significant transition in the history of The Albany News. For the first timeinover51years,the paperwilloperatefroma new location, leaving its longtime home behind. Though the new space at 128 S. Main Street is muchsmaller,itremains in downtown Albany. As we embark on this new chapter, let’s take a moment to reflect on theuniquehistoryofthe buildingthathousedThe Albany News for over half a century.

Musselman joins Albany News as advertising director

1 year ago By Melinda L. Lucas

After her first appearance at The Albany News almost five years ago, Lynsi Musselman is returning in a part-time role as director of advertising. Musselmanisstepping into the position that has been filled by Ginger Bartee for the past seven years.

Musselman joins Albany News as advertising director

Ponderings by Pat

1 year ago By Pat Lidia Jones

From January 4, 2007 Editors note: As we begin a new year, we reflect on the loss of Pat Jones, whose “Ponderings with Pat” brought heartfelthumorandwit to The Albany News for many years. In her honor, we’re sharing oneofherpastcolumns, areminderofthelaughter and joy she brought to our community.

Lady Lions fall in district play

1 year ago By Donnie A. Lucas

By Donnie A. Lucas

Albany’s varsity Lady Lions opened District 10-2A action on Dec. 21 with a loss in Stamford, followed by dropping a non-district game in Aspermont last Saturday, Dec. 28.

The girls hosted the Haskell Maidens on Tuesday, Dec. 31, but results were not available due to an early deadline for the News.

The district race will continue with a road game on Friday against Abilene TLCA. The girls will follow the JV boys at approximately 6:15 p.m. Albany will host Cisco on Jan. 7.

Plans finalized for county stock show

1 year ago By Melinda L. Lucas

By Melinda L. Lucas

With the local stock show just two weeks away, plans are in the final stages for both fundraising and logistics.

The Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association met on Dec. 17 to continue with plans for this year’s county stock show, which is scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 16-18, at the county show barn. A total of 132 youth from Albany FFA, Moran FFA and Shackelford County 4-H have entered about 225 livestock projects.

Neece finds role with A&M football program

1 year ago By Sam Waller

By Sam Waller

With his personal and family history, it’s not too big of a surprise Albany native Brooks Neece found a way to be involved in college football.

Neece, a 2022 Albany graduate and one of four brothers to play for Lions coach Denney Faith, caught on as a student video assistant with the A&M football program this season, culminating in a trip to the Las Vegas Bowl.

Neece finds role with A&M football program