The Albany Golf Club (AGC) announced the release of a new logo this week, as members prepare to celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2025.The club, which was established in 1925, decided to update the branding in order to increase visibility and attract new players.“The Albany Golf Club has been a...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Landon Kreit­ler showed his skills Friday-Tuesday, June 3-6 at the Angelo State Cheer and Mascot Camp.Kreitler, an incoming junior, will serve as mascot for the Albany cheer program starting this fall.“This was our first time to send a mascot to an away camp, and we weren’t...

By Sam WallerA total of 30 members from the Albany High School Class of 2023 took part in the Project Graduation party, with 20 staying until the end of the all-night event.Members of the Albany Lion baseball team left early because of playoff games the next day.The party, which began at 10:30 p.m....

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lion baseball team’s annual Long Ball fundraiser has been scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11 at the high school field.In addition to viewing a little baseball action, attendees can also play trivia for prizes.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Team GreaseWorm not only completed the Nail Ranch Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge, but did so with no mechanical failures.The third annual event, a fundraiser for Buffalo Gap’s Camp Able, entailed making a round trip on June 1-3 from Buffalo Gap to Abilene, Kansas, in a...

By Sam WallerThat buzz of excitement in the air is for the start of the Shackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour this Friday, June 9.The summer reading program starts at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the library with a special presentation by The Bee Man from Stamford.The rest of the...

By Sam WallerTwo Shackelford County 4-H members were cited for their work in the state photography contest this week.Results were announced Monday, June 5 at the State 4-H Roundup in College Station.Faith Fry was awarded Blue Ribbon Quality Awards for the Catch-All and Shadow/Silhouette classes.

By Sam WallerRecent rains have left standing water in several low-lying areas around Albany, creating ideal breeding environments for mosquitoes.At the same time, weather conditions have also prevented city workers from combatting the insects before they become a problem.Albany water plant...

By Donnie A. LucasStarting June 1, a legendary Albany financial institution will open for business for the first time in 140 years with a new name.First National Bank Albany/Breckenridge will now be known as Clear Fork Bank, while continuing to provide the same local service by the same local...

By Melinda L. LucasDozens of local scholarships were presented to members of the Albany High School Class of 2023 during commencement exercises held last Friday, May 26.There were well over 100 separate awards for the class of 32, with some scholarships split among more than one recipient,...