Marlyn Pratt

Marlyn Pratt, 78 of Granbury, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24th at First Baptist Church in Albany with Cody Lain officiating. Interment followed in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. 

Barbara Galbreath

Barbara Galbreath, 70 of Albany passed away Monday morning, May 26 after a long-protracted illness. She was surrounded by family and friends as she went into the arms of her Savior at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.

Memorial service will be held at the Methodist Church in Albany, Texas Saturday, May 31st at 1:00 p.m. Memorial service under the direction of Girdner Funeral Home with Tim Trimble officiating.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Albany Little League concluded its 2025 regular season last week, with teams in both the Majors and Minors divisions now turning their attention to postseason play in the District 5 Little League tournament.

Reds, Indians Take League Titles

In the Majors division, the Reds, led by coach Joe Tidwell, posted an impressive 11-1 record to capture the league championship. 

By Melinda L. Lucas

The Shackelford County Hospital District Board elected its officers Monday during a regular meeting, with Jason Price returning as president, James Breeden as vice president and new member Karin Cox as secretary.

The meeting began with a prayer led by Pastor Brad McBee and included the swearing-in of new and re-elected board members Jo Ann Estridge, Karin Cox, and Ami Davis for two-year terms and Mike Folsom for a one-year unexpired term.