By Melinda Lucas
The Old Jail Art Center will bring history to life this Saturday, June 21 with two special events celebrating the Fort Griffin Fandangle and local heritage – part of its larger lineup of free, family-friendly activities this summer.
The Albany City Council held its regular meeting Monday, June 16 at the Aztec Theater, addressing a full agenda that included safety concerns, public works updates, and new fire department needs.
The Albany Golf Club’s 100th anniversary celebration teed off in style this past weekend, with 40 teams and 120 players participating in the Centennial Classic tournament. The two-day event included morning and afternoon flights on both Friday and Saturday, with strong attendance and competitive scores.
On Saturday, between rounds, club members gathered for a commemorative photo—recreating a tradition from the 1920s when the club was first established.
By Melinda Lucas
Albany’s 7-on-7 team is on the practice field this week as players get ready for their upcoming trip to the Division III State Tournament, set for June 26-27 in College Station.
Albany punched its ticket at an Abilene state qualifier on June 6 with four straight wins – beating Merkel, Dublin, Miles, and edging Tolar 21-19 in the championship – to earn its sixth trip to the state event since 2015 and the first since 2023.
