Vacation Bible School in Albany concludes today with a family night program following a full week of Bible lessons, music, and community fellowship.

Albany’s annual cheer camp brought excitement and energy to the high school gym this week, as 62 young girls from ages 3 through sixth grade participated in three days of cheer, chants, and themed dress-up fun.

Shackelford County Commissioners gave unanimous approval Monday to a proposal that could bring one of the most significant economic development projects in county history to life: a large-scale data center campus developed by Vantage Data Centers.

With the start of school just weeks away, Albany ISD trustees met Monday, July 21, to discuss a range of updates in preparation for the 2025–2026 school year. The most significant item centered on how the district will enforce a new state law banning student cell phone use during school hours.

The Albany Masonic Lodge joined fellow lodges from across the region this past week for a special officer installation ceremony at the historic Fort Griffin Lodge Hall, located at Collins Creek Ranch near the original townsite of Fort Griffin, known locally as “The Flat.

Landon Balliew, a 2025 Albany High School graduate with a heart for missions, recently returned from his second trip to Guatemala – one of several mission efforts he’s participated in over the last few years.

The Shackelford County Hospital Board met Monday, July 21 to cover a wide range of business, including clinic operations, financial reports, and plans for future voting systems.

Six members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department joined hundreds of responders in Central Texas last week, taking part in a large-scale search and recovery operation following catastrophic flooding over the July 4 weekend.

ResourceCare’s annual Summer Day Camp is off to a smooth start, with more than 100 children registered and daily attendance averaging around 80, according to camp co-director Mindy Ary.“Everything on the first few days went even smoother than expected, and the cooler weather helped too,” Ary said.

Seven Albany High School FCCLA chapter members traveled to Orlando, Florida, this summer to compete in the 2025 FCCLA National Leadership Conference.