By Melinda L. LucasWith two contested races as of Tuesday, residents only have two more days to toss their hats into the local political ring for several local elections to be decided May 3.Of the six elections, the Albany school board and Albany city council have contested races, with the Moran...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany’s Gabby Lopez and Moran’s Ellis Hise were recently notified that they had received the 2025 Good Citizen Awards from the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.The award, which emphasizes the qualities of good citizenship, also seeks high school...

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.

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.

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.A Fine Line: Drawings and Funhouse are both curated from the...

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.

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.

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.“We had advertised for...

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.

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.There is now at least one opposed race for the May 3 elections, with John Gallagher and Teagan Brown both running for Place 7, the seat being vacated...