New hotel to bring eclectic flair to Albany
By David H. WallerIn a town celebrated for its rich history and western charm, the Stone Rabbit Hotel is poised to add another layer of intrigue and hospitality to Albany.
Weapon recovered from last week’s manhunt
Local law enforcement and volunteer firefighters successfully recovered the shotgun dropped by Michael Z. Haley during last week’s manhunt, following multiple search attempts over several days.
New exhibits, events fill OJAC’s spring lineup
By Melinda L. LucasThe Old Jail Art Center’s spring exhibitions will open this weekend with a preview for members and guests on Saturday, Feb. 15.The come-and-go event is set for 3:00-6:00 p.m. with curators and artist remarks at 4:30 p.m.
Silverada takes the stage Feb. 15
Albany Live continues its concert series with a performance by Silverada at the Aztec Theater on Feb. 15, bringing a night of high-energy country music to Albany.
Manhunt ends in Albany after intense search
By David H. WallerA high-speed car chase that began east of Abilene on Interstate 20 came to a dramatic conclusion in Albany on Tuesday, leading to a multi-agency manhunt that ended with the suspect’s arrest near the water tower on One Mile Hill.
Cabaret a hit for Albany Mainstreet Playhouse
By Melinda L. LucasAlbany Mainstreet Playhouse’s first ever “Cabaret” was a big success last weekend, with only one night planned initially, then a second performance added when the first sold out quickly.The event was held Friday and Saturday evenings at the Whitney Theatre.
Fire guard plan targets wildfire prevention
By David H. WallerThe Albany Volunteer Fire Department is spearheading efforts to establish a fire guard and implement back-burn strategies to mitigate wildfire risks to the city.
Local election filings grow with opposed race as deadline approaches
By Melinda L. LucasSeveral new candidates for local offices have emerged during the past week, with the filing deadline now two weeks away on Feb. 14.
Albany ISD explores bond options for upgrades
By Melinda L. LucasAfter ordering the May 3 election and hearing some routine administrative reports, the Albany ISD board of trustees spent more than an hour going over an assessment of the AISD facilities, presented by J.D. Coffee of Teinert Construction.
Commissioners approve $211K for IT upgrades
By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners approved a big-ticket expenditure of $211,109 for IT upgrades and replacements during its regular meeting on Monday morning, Jan. 27.
