By Donnie A. LucasRegistration for all Albany ISD students will open online beginning Monday, Aug. 1, with in-person registration available later in the week.The district is once again using the Ascender Parent Portal for registration, with a link available on the district website.

By Melinda L. LucasThis Sunday afternoon, July 31, Albany High School students who are interested in dual-credit classes through Cisco College are asked to meet at the secondary library starting at 2:00 p.m., along with one or both of their parents.The session was originally scheduled for June 3...

By Sam WallerCommunity Vacation Bible School and inaugural R.O.P.E. program closed out its four-night run Wednesday, July 27 with a Family Night and pool party.The programs, which are sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance, were a rousing success, according to organizer Angie Hinshaw.“Our...

By Sam WallerCloset Angels held a Teacher Appreciation Tuesday fundraiser Tuesday, July 26 in preparation for its Back to School Bash.The Back to School Bash is scheduled for 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. next Monday, Aug. 1.Heather Nitschke, Daivis Gallagher, and Brandi Lehew organized Tuesday’s event,...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases increased last week, continuing a trend of more local cases over the last month.The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued Tuesday reported 11 positive test results out of 19 tests given at the two local health clinics for the period...

By Sam WallerFans of Albany Lions and Lady Lions athletics will get to meet members of fall sports teams for football, volleyball, and cross country Monday, Aug. 8 at the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Ice Cream Supper at the Bank Park.Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. with player introductions...

By Sam WallerHouses for Healing is constructing a tiny house to serve Shackelford County residents who need a place to stay while receiving medical care in Abilene.Houses for Healing, founded by Brian and Karen Massey, is a ministry to engage the body of Christ in caring for the sick, taking in the...

By Sam WallerFour Moran faculty members took part this week in a workshop on self care for educators.Moran teachers Gay Williams, Carly Henson, Betty Galvan, and Anita Wheat attended the program presented by the Region 14 Education Service Center on Monday, July 25 at Southern Hills Church in...

By Sam WallerThe Albany City Pool will close for the summer after Sunday, July 31, but will remain available for parties already booked, according to manager Meghan Walser.“We will have normal pool hours until then,” Walser said.

By Melinda L. LucasA fire reported after midnight on Tuesday completely destroyed several mobile homes on property thought to be that of Johnny Novian or members of his family.Albany Volunteer Fire Chief Travis Gardenhire said that a call came in about 12:30 a.m. from Allsup’s, apparently after...