The Fort Griffin Fandangle opened its 88th season with strong crowds over the weekend, drawing more than 1,500 people to the Prairie Theater for the first two performances of the 2026 production.Friday night’s opening performance attracted a large audience, while Saturday night’s show was nearly...

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The Fort Griffin Fandangle will open its 88th season Friday night at the Prairie Theater, beginning two weekends of performances that annually draw thousands of visitors to Albany.The first performances of the 2026 production are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, with the final two...

If you’ve spent any time on Facebook lately, chances are you’ve seen one of Jacob Cleveland’s bee removal videos.Over the past several weeks, the Albany pest control owner has posted photos and videos showing massive honeycombs hidden under pool decks, inside chimneys and beneath roofs.

By Kelsey BellShackelford CountyExtension AgentThose of us that work in agriculture and wildlife industries have been watching the Northern advancement of the New World Screwworm since 2023. Unfortunately, it’s now getting way too close for us to be comfortable.

The second annual Ben Richey Boys Ranch Bass Roundup brought anglers from across Texas to Hubbard Creek Lake on June 13, raising more than $10,000 for the Boys Ranch while paying out more than $54,000 in tournament and Calcutta winnings.Hosted by Goodnight Steakhouse and the Here­ford Motel, the...

Gene GrayGlen “Gene” Gray, 83, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

On Saturday night, a sold-out crowd packed Billy Bob’s Texas to watch one of the fastest-rising bands in the country take the stage.Among them was Albany High School graduate Ty Anderson.For many Texas musicians, performing at Billy Bob’s is a career milestone.

Albany’s 7-on-7 football team advanced through state qualifying play Friday in Abilene and will compete in the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament June 25-27 in College Station after a strong all-around performance highlighted by offensive execution and defensive playmaking.Albany’s roster includes...

What started as a weekend road trip to Branson, Missouri, ended in victory for Team Grease Worms.The Albany-based team of Robert Snyder, Craig Winters, Matt Birkla and Blake Estridge returned from the 2026 Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge after raising $270,665 for Camp Able, earning top fundraising...