By Sam WallerThe start of a new school year is also the start of new livestock projects for FFA and 4-H members.Albany FFA advisor Chris Beard said Friday, Aug. 25 will be a key date for upcoming shows.“I’ve already got everybody entered who’s going to the West Texas Fair,” Beard said.

By Sam WallerAlbany Chamber of Commerce manager Brandi Lehew announced that the date for the community-wide garage sale will be Saturday, Sept. 9.Registration for the event will begin Tuesday, Aug. 22.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High school sports fans will not only get to hear a play-by-play account of Lion and Lady Lion sports this year, they will also get to see the action.The district is adding a new program of study as part of the Career and Technology Education (CTE) offered at the high...

By Donnie A. LucasIn-person registration for new Albany ISD students continues this afternoon at the high school campus for both elementary and secondary students.Personnel from both campuses will be on hand from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the high school building to assist with registering students...

By Melinda L. LucasA special July 26 city council meeting to take action concerning repair of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department’s 2002 “second out” fire truck resulted in a motion to spend $25,389 to upgrade the vehicle.Because the item was not on the agenda of the July 10 regular meeting, no...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Old Jail Art Center’s summer workshops got underway this week, with several in-person camps on the calendar for students in first grade and up.On Wednesday, campers met in the museum’s Stasney Room for “Re-Create!”

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members kept busy in July, placing in the state horse show, shooting sports games, and district record book contest.At the state horse show, held Saturday-Friday, July 22-28 at Bryan, four 4-Hers competed in multiple events.Faith Fry was sixth overall in yearling...

The Albany News was presented with the Outstanding Publication Award for its efforts to promote agriculture science education by the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas during the association’s Professional Development Conference.The conference was held Monday-Thursday, July 24-28 in...

By Sam WallerFans of Albany Lions and Lady Lions can meet student-athletes Monday, Aug. 7 at the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s annual Ice Cream Supper at the Bank Park.The evening will begin with the opening of the Spirit Shop at 6:00 p.m. Burgers will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. with...

By Sam WallerConnor Smith put in a busy but productive final week of his summer vacation, taking part in the Coastal Brigade camp and returning home just hours before reporting for the first day of football practice.Smith, who will be a freshman at Albany High School, received an award for best...