Isaiah Dockins, a 2021 graduate of Albany High School, graduated with a HART Certificate – Commercial Refrigeration & A/C from South Plains College on May 12.Dockins was among more than 1,800 students recognized for their academic achievement and resilience in a changing world.He is the son of Sky...

By Donnie A. LucasA new set of prize categories has been announced for the annual Ft. Griffin Fandangle Parade set to roll through downtown Albany on Saturday, June 17.As part of the 85th anniversary celebration for the Fandangle, the parade committee has been out rounding up entries in an attempt...

By Donnie A. LucasThe registration period for the annual summer Day Camp sponsored by ResourceCare is currently open online through the month of June.The program will be held on July 10-14 and July 24-28 this year for Albany area residents.

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 spring semester, including Ana Balliew of Albany.To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0...

By Donnie A. LucasEntries are being sought for the annual Quilt Show hosted by the Albany Study Club and displayed at the Whitney Theatre on Fandangle performance days.Quilts on loan for the show should be taken to the Shackelford County Library by 12:00 noon Monday, June 12 in order to be placed...

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany is helping provide meals for children of four local families through its summer backpack program.FBC children’s minister Ginger Bumguardner said the project will run weekly through June and July.“We’re attempting to provide some food over the summer for...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions Club presented $1,500 scholarships to Sweethearts Briley Tabor of Albany and Samantha Hinkle of Moran.Lions Club member John Tate said the amount was a significant increase from last year.The Sweethearts attend weekly Lions Club meetings when possible and make public...

By Sam WallerSix Albany High School seniors received $1,000 scholarships Friday, May 26 from Albany Masonic Lodge during commencement exercises at the high school gymnasium.Graduates London Fuentes, Presley Green, Brooke Kayga, Gracie Price, Michael Sadler, and Briley Tabor were recipents of this...

By Donnie A. LucasAbout 75 tickets remain for the Albany Live! concert on Saturday, June 10 at the Aztec Theater featuring the band Shenandoah, which is on a 35th anniversary tour.Tickets are available online at www.albanylive.org. Just 10 reserved seats were available on Monday for $100 each,...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Kiana Roberson has been named a Texas Girls Coaches Association Track & Field All-Star after earning two medals at the Class 2A state meet.The TGCA selects a maximum of 24 all-stars from Class 1A-4A and Class 5A-6A. Roberson was among 23 honorees in Class 1A-4A.Athletes are...