Local athletes earn FCA All-Star honors

5 months ago By The Albany News.
Five graduating seniors and two coaches from Albany and Moran will participate in the 27th annual Big Country FCA All-Star Festival, set for June 2-6 in Abilene and Brownwood.The summer event will bring together 340 athletes representing 89 Big Country area schools.
Local athletes earn FCA All-Star honors

Larry Bell

5 months ago By The Albany News.
Larry BellLarry was born in Beaumont,Texas to Leon and Aline (Van Riper) Bell on July 19, 1935.
Larry Bell

Words about the Word - Doug Thomas - Trinity Episcopal

5 months ago By The Albany News.
What gives you pleasure? I ask because there is an old and persisting point of view that pleasure is the fundamental motivator of human behavior. We can date this assumption back to the third century BC philosopher Epicurus who famously said: “Eat, drink, and be merry; for tomorrow we die.
Words about the Word - Doug Thomas - Trinity Episcopal

“How can you not be romantic about baseball?”

5 months ago By David H. Waller
By David H. WallerPitchers and catchers reported to spring training last week, which always feels like the unofficial signal that winter is winding down. For me, it also brings back a lot of memories, because baseball has quietly shaped much of my life and career.
“How can you not be romantic about baseball?”

Farewell to Robert Duvall

5 months ago By The Albany News.
For many Texans, Robert Duvall never felt like a distant movie star. Through his role as Augustus “Gus” McCrae in Lonesome Dove, he felt more like family. For me, losing Gus at the end of that story was painful enough, and now with Duvall’s passing, it feels like losing him all over again.
Farewell to Robert Duvall

Amblin' Through Albany

5 months ago By The Albany News.
In honor of Larry, we are republishing one of his beloved columns from January 3, 2003, a story that reflects the humor and storytelling that made his writing so special to our community.This is the story of a Noble(s) adventure. It is a true story.
Amblin' Through Albany

Graduation

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Clarification on school bond question

6 months ago By The Albany News.
As Albany ISD prepares for a May bond election, questions have surfaced regarding whether Shackelford County could use revenue from the new data center project to help fund construction of a new school campus.
Clarification on school bond question

Lions secure district title on senior night

6 months ago By The Albany News.
The Albany Lions locked up the District 10-2A championship Friday night with a hard-fought 63–57 win over Cisco, closing out the title on senior night in an Albany gym that felt more like a playoff venue than a regular-season stop.From the opening tip, the night carried a different energy.
Lions secure district title on senior night

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