Plans for a new museum in downtown Albany were formally presented last week, with local stakeholders gathering Thursday afternoon to review architectural renderings and discuss next steps for what promises to be a major new attraction for the city.
The new data center site in the southwest corner of Shackelford County has been officially confirmed as a new campus for the Stargate project—a $500 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative spearheaded by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.
A semi-truck hauling galvanized pipe flipped inside the Albany city limits early Friday morning, Sept. 26, causing significant property damage and a temporary road closure after striking multiple structures along Highway 6.
The wreck occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. as the northbound truck entered town. Traveling too fast for the curve near the intersection of Highway 6 and South Pecan Street, the vehicle hit the guard rail, then collided with an unoccupied vehicle parked just beyond the barrier.
The Albany Lions came up short against the Anson Tigers on Friday, September 26, falling 22–6 in what Coach Denney Faith described as a hard-fought and emotional game. The loss marks the first time Anson has beaten Albany since 2001, ending a 24-year streak and highlighting the Tigers as a serious contender in Class 2A this season. Anson now sits at 5–0 with a physical, playoff-ready team that made an impression on the Lions’ longtime head coach.
