By Sam WallerAlbany cowboys Will LeMay and Cort Peterson stepped onto a big stage last week when they competed in the Junior World Rodeo Finals in Las Vegas.The duo competed in team roping Dec. 5-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Wrangler Arena.“It was pretty fun going up against some tough...

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District will close for the holiday break following classes on Wednesday, Dec. 21.The school district will conduct a staff development day on Monday, Jan. 9 before starting the spring semester on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

By Sam WallerAs the end of its fundraising campaign nears, the Albany Chest is still about $20,000 shy of its goal of $47,000 for 2022.As of Tuesday, Dec. 13, collections stood at $27,423.“We’re beginning to get concerned,” said Chest vice president Melinda Lucas.

By Donnie A. LucasA new concert series for the spring season hosted by Albany Live at the Aztec Theater was recently announced, with the first performance set for Jan. 14.Concerts are planned for five out of the first six months of 2023, including a return performance by Paul Cauthen on Saturday,...

By Melinda L. LucasA project that retiring Shackelford County judge Robert Skelton has been working on was finally realized this week as commissioners and other county workers joined him on the Courthouse Square Tuesday.The concrete-lined flower beds along the outer sidewalks were cleaned out with...

By Donnie A. LucasAfter a four-year absence, the presentation of the Albany Nativity is set for two performances this weekend at the Aztec Theater.The production, first written and produced in 1939 by Albany playwright Robert Nail, is opening on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m., with a second...

By Melinda L. LucasEven though the original Dec. 2 deadline has passed, Santa letters will be accepted by The Albany News for a few more days.Several local teachers have indicated that a large number of children have been out of school with flu, strep throat, and other illnesses during the last...

By Melinda L. LucasWith a special “Christmas Bag” available this month, pick-up dates for the December distribution of the commodity food program are Thursday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 9.Certified families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food and the extra Christmas food at the Moran...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Old Jail Art Center has been promoting Christmas spirit with an artistic flair this month, starting with an ongoing gift workshop and continuing with a family festival on Dec. 17.DIY GiftsThe Old Jail Art Center’s Christmas DIY Drop-In Gift Workshop is continuing for another...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s National Honor Society made a contribution of more than $600 to the local Toys for Tots Campaign.Marine SSgt.