Two large bee hives were removed from the Shackelford County Courthouse on Thursday, July 3, after being discovered high under the eaves of the building’s third floor. The removal was conducted by Sadie Grace Farms, a beekeeping company based in Abilene that specializes in humane relocation.

The City of Albany has launched a new website at albany-texas.org, offering residents a centralized hub for city information, services, and communication.

The site includes contact details for city officials, city council meeting agendas and minutes, the full code of ordinances, and a calendar of upcoming city events. Citizens can also use the site to pay utility bills online and find information about city departments, including the Albany Police Department, the city pool, the Aztec Theater, and the Albany Golf Club.

For the third consecutive month, Albany saw above-average rainfall, with June bringing 4.11 inches—well above the town’s historical June average of 3.55 inches, based on records since 2000.

While June’s total wasn’t as dramatic as the downpours recorded in April and May, it continued a pattern of wetter-than-usual weather across Shackelford County. Combined with April’s 6.26 inches and May’s 6.87 inches, the three-month total now stands at more than 17 inches—far surpassing the 20-year seasonal average to this point.

Albany’s 7-on-7 football team advanced to the quarterfinals at the Division III State Tournament in College Station June 26-27, finishing among the top eight teams in the state.

The Lions went 3-0 in pool play Thursday, securing the No. 1 seed in their bracket with a last-second win over Tidehaven. Albany opened with a 24-12 win over Hico, followed by a 32-28 victory over Tidehaven and a 14-7 win against Wolfe City.