Atmos Energy crews are currently at work along North Main Street as part of a system modernization project to improve the safety and reliability of Albany’s natural gas infrastructure.

Online registration for returning Albany ISD students is expected to open Thursday, July 31 (today), pending the successful rollover of the district’s registration system.The district will continue using the Ascender Parent Portal for the registration process.

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.Held Monday through Wednesday, the camp introduced girls to the fundamentals of...

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.Following a public hearing held during a special...

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.”Participating lodges...

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.