Plans to open the city pool are inching forward as the City of Albany continues to work through staffing issues.City officials now plan to host Splash Day on Tuesday, June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m., replacing next week’s Family Night.

The Albany Dance Theatre will present its 76th annual recital Saturday, May 30, at 7 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium, continuing a decades-long community tradition featuring dancers from Albany, Moran and surrounding areas.

Members of the Albany High School Class of 2026 were awarded dozens of scholarships during commencement exercises held last Friday, May 22.

Despite weather delays and a last-minute move indoors, the 2026 Nancy Smith Elementary Field Day was a success May 20 with strong community support and participation from students, staff and volunteers.

Golfers at the Albany Golf Club are finally getting to see the full results of the club’s greens renovation project.As of this past week, all nine greens are back open and in play after months of construction and temporary greens.

Thirty-six Albany High School seniors will receive their diplomas Friday night, May 22, during commencement exercises scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The event marks the conclusion of the students’ high school careers and the beginning of their next chapter.

The opening date for the City of Albany swimming pool remains uncertain as city officials continue working through staffing and certification requirements.

Shackelford County rancher Rick Hanson was recognized as the Area 5 winner of the Conservation Rancher Award during the Texas Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Area 5 banquet held May 5 in Dublin.

Albany High School athletes wrapped up the 2026 UIL Class 2A state track and field meet with three solid performances against some of the top competitors in Texas, highlighted by a bronze-medal finish from senior pole vaulter Breylon Billington.Competing Friday, May 15, at Mike A.

The Albany Lions saw their season come to an end Thursday with a 3-1 loss to Ropes in a one-game regional semifinal playoff at Ira Athletic Complex.The defeat ended a postseason run that saw Albany advance to the third round of the playoffs and finish the year one game shy of the regional finals.