By Melinda L. LucasThere was a flurry of applicants filing for the Shackelford County Hospital Board before last week’s deadline, with a total of seven names to be on the ballot – six for the three two-year positions and one for an unexpired term.

This story was submitted by a student in response to last week’s Kids Corner Junior Journalist prompt, which challenged young writers to imagine a news article for the Albany News. By Gatlyn Alexander5th GradeA strange event happened at Fort Griffin in Albany Texas Friday evening.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Playhouse (AMP) is gearing up for its next production, Neil Simon’s classic comedy Rumors, with performances scheduled for February 28, March 1, and March 2 at the Aztec Theater.

Fort Griffin State Historic Site will host its fifth annual Winter Encampment and Dutch Oven Cook­off on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21, offering a glimpse into 19th-century life through immersive, hands-on experiences.The event kicks off Friday at 8 a.m., running until 4:30 p.m.

Drivers traveling across the US 180 bridge over Hubbard Creek Reservoir should prepare for nightly lane closures as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) resumes maintenance work on the structure.

By David H. WallerIn what can only be described as a lesser-known publication—The Wall Street Journal (perhaps you’ve heard of it, though it’s no Albany News)—my brother, Andy Waller, recently found himself being interviewed for a cover story.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany city council members approved an amended budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and set a time for a budget workshop on March 4 to look at figures for the start of the upcoming year, which is April 1, 2025.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany’s Gabby Lopez and Moran’s Ellis Hise were recently notified that they had received the 2025 Good Citizen Awards from the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

This story was submitted by a student in response to last week’s Kids Corner Junior Journalist prompt, which challenged young writers to imagine a news article for the Albany News.

By David H. WallerIn a town celebrated for its rich history and western charm, the Stone Rabbit Hotel is poised to add another layer of intrigue and hospitality to Albany.