The State Fire Marshal has determined the cause of the August 4 house fire in Moran to be undetermined.City of Moran Fire Chief Tyler George said investigators found there was not enough evidence left after the blaze to reach a more conclusive finding, and the case is now closed.

Albany High School students will follow a major lunch schedule change this year as the boys’ and girls’ athletic periods move to different times. AHS male students will have athletics during fifth period and eat lunch at 12:35 p.m.

Hundreds of Albany Lions and Lady Lions supporters filled the Clear Fork Bank Park on Monday, August 11, for the annual ice cream supper that marks the start of the fall sports season.

The Shackelford County 4-H program recently concluded another successful year with its annual awards banquet held Saturday, August 9, where members were recognized for their project completions and outstanding achievements.

Teachers of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year were recognized during the annual Staff Breakfast last Wednesday, Aug. 6, held at The Feed Store, marking the start of the new school year.

A devastating house fire broke out shortly after midnight in Moran on August 4, leaving a local family with nothing. The home, occupied by a family of six, was declared a total loss after the flames burned intensely for several hours. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

You may have noticed the paper looks and feels a little different this week. That’s because this issue marks the beginning of a new printing partnership for The Albany News. After many years of being printed in Lubbock, we’ve officially moved our printing operations to Midway Press in Dallas.

Final results from the Texas Education Agency show Albany ISD students performed well on the spring 2025 STAAR and End of Course exams, with AISD passing rates well above statewide averages in most subjects.

The Albany Mainstreet Playhouse is preparing to close out its 2024–2025 season later this month with a production of The Curious Savage, a classic comedy by John Patrick that brings together a lively cast of local and regional performers.

For the fourth month in a row, Albany recorded above-average rainfall—though July’s total came with a twist. The town received 6.36 inches of rain, nearly triple the historical July average of 2.27 inches.