By David H. WallerMatt Bellah was unanimously elected president of the Albany ISD Board of Trustees during Monday night’s regular meeting, stepping into leadership as the district looks ahead to major facility decisions and a possible bond election.Bellah succeeds Robert Montgomery, who stepped...

By David H. WallerThree familiar faces from Albany will once again climb into their vintage station wagon and set out on a one-of-a-kind adventure this June as part of the annual Buffalo Run.

On Sunday, May 18, members of First Baptist Church contributed the largest single offering in the history of the church to kickstart the Renovation Fund for the church’s historic sanctuary.This year, 2025, marks the 100th Anniversary of the church’s historic main building, and needed repairs and...

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 26, at the Aztec Theater.The service, sponsored by the Albany Lions Club, will begin at 6 p.m.The program will open with a welcome by Lions Club president John Tate, followed by the invocation by Pastor Brad McBee.

The Albany Academic Booster Club is entering a new chapter in 2025, with a transition in leadership and continued momentum in its mission to support academic success in Albany ISD.Founded in 2018 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Academic Boosters have granted more than $169,000 over the...

By Melinda L. LucasFamilies are invited to celebrate the vibrant culture of Southeast Asia this weekend as the Old Jail Art Center presents a Family Festival, this month honoring Myanmar Heritage. The free event will take place Saturday, May 24, from 1 to 4 p.m., and offers fun for all ages.

By Melinda L. LucasA crowd of almost 350 students, parents and staff attended the annual Academic Banquet on Monday to honor academic excellence of students in a variety of activities including Academic UIL events, journalism, band, FFA, one-act play and FCCLA.Students scoring well on the ACT and...

A packed crowd filled the Albany City Council meeting Monday night as dozens of residents, pastors, and visitors urged city leaders to pass an ordinance declaring Albany a “Sanctuary City for the Unborn.”

By Melinda L. LucasFollowing a postponement a month ago due to rain, the second consecutive year for that to happen, the 18th annual Albany Classic Car Show went off without a hitch last weekend under clear skies and fair temperatures.Organizer Robert Snyder reported that close to 80 vehicles were...

Shackelford County commissioners voted Monday to table a proposed easement agreement from FiberLight, LLC regarding a 60’ x 60’ area at the Law Enforcement Center, citing errors and unresolved questions in the contract.The offer, submitted in writing by FiberLight, outlines a one-time payment of...