Legendary country artist Neal McCoy will perform live in Albany this Saturday, April 5, headlining the latest installment of the Albany Live concert series.

By Melinda L. LucasTen out of 17 Albany High students are advancing to the Region II Academic Meet on April 25-26 after placing in the top three at the District 10-2A Academic Meet in Anson last Wednesday.Albany finished the district competition in fifth place out of seven schools, primarily...

By Melinda L. LucasFour Albany middle school students competed in competition sponsored by the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) during the state meet in San Antonio last weekend, with two of them placing in the top 20 in three categories.Sixth grader Tanner Howe was second in...

By Melinda L. LucasTwo Moran High School students will move on to regional UIL academic competition after placing in the top three at the district UIL competition last week in Eula.Ellis Hise placed first in ready writing out of 12 contestants.

By David H. WallerAlbany’s high school track teams closed out their home meet with a solid showing on March 27, at the Albany High School track.

By David H. WallerThe Albany golf team entered district play with momentum after winning the Haskell Tournament on March 25.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School tennis players continue to prepare for the district meet later this month by participating in area tournaments, many of their opponents from larger schools.All of the AHS athletes are competing at the varsity level, and coach M.J. Reneau intends for that to be...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Lions had a win-loss split last week as they work through the first half of the district baseball schedule.They were on the road Tuesday night, facing Hawley, but will be back in town on Friday, April 4 to host Haskell for a 5:00 p.m. start.

By Melinda L. LucasLast week’s softball games against district opponents ended up about as coach Jimmy Fuentes expected, with an 0-18 loss to district leader Stamford and a 11-0 win over Abilene TLCA.Albany hosted both games – Stamford on Tuesday, March 25 and TLCA on Friday.

Albany’s junior high track teams wrapped up their seasons at the district meet in Cisco on March 29 with standout efforts from both the girls and boys.For the Lady Cubs, both the seventh and eighth grade girls teams finished as runner-up in the overall standings.“That was huge to see, just with our...