The Shackelford County Library’s summer Story Hour continues with upcoming Tuesday programs featuring live animals from the Abilene Zoo and hands-on crafts led by the Old Jail Art Center, as the weekly series moves through the remainder of June.This week’s Story Hour session on June 9 included a...

Four Albany men will hit the road today as Team Grease Worms begins another journey in support of Camp Able during the 2026 Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge.Returning team members Robert Snyder, Craig Winters and Matt Birkla are adding a fourth member this year, Blake Estridge, as they join dozens...

Tickets are selling steadily for the 88th annual Fort Griffin Fandangle as rehearsals continue ahead of opening night later this month.This year’s performances are scheduled for June 19-20 and June 26-27 at the Prairie Theater.

The Shackelford County Library’s annual summer story hour continues every Tuesday through the end of June, offering children a fun and educational opportunity to explore the world of animals through stories, crafts, and live demonstrations.Also underway is the library’s Summer Reading Program, with...

Plans to open the city pool are inching forward as the City of Albany continues to work through staffing issues.City officials now plan to host Splash Day on Tuesday, June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m., replacing next week’s Family Night.

The Albany Dance Theatre will present its 76th annual recital Saturday, May 30, at 7 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium, continuing a decades-long community tradition featuring dancers from Albany, Moran and surrounding areas.This year’s production theme is “A Night at the Movies” and will...

Members of the Albany High School Class of 2026 were awarded dozens of scholarships during commencement exercises held last Friday, May 22.There were 131 separate awards for the class of 36 seniors, with some scholarships split among more than one recipient, amounting to $158,830 given for the...

Thirty-six Albany High School seniors will receive their diplomas Friday night, May 22, during commencement exercises scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.

The opening date for the City of Albany swimming pool remains uncertain as city officials continue working through staffing and certification requirements.Kenisha Lucas of City Hall said this week that the city still does not know when the pool will open and likely will not have more information...

Shackelford County rancher Rick Hanson was recognized as the Area 5 winner of the Conservation Rancher Award during the Texas Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Area 5 banquet held May 5 in Dublin.John Tate of Albany, Area 5 state representative for the association, served as...