The Cold War never erupted into direct war between the United States and the Soviet Union, but for nearly half a century the world lived under the constant threat that it could.Few people experienced that tension more personally than the family of Francis Gary Powers.

State Rep. David Spiller says rural communities need stronger protections from rapid industrial growthThe rapid changes unfolding across Shackelford County have become a central focus of State Rep. David Spiller’s agenda heading into the next Texas legislative session.

The Albany ISD Board of Trustees learned more about a new weather monitoring system for student-athletes, reviewed a lower proposed tax rate for the coming year and continued planning for the district’s new school construction project during its regular meeting Monday, July 20.Board members Joe...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County Hospital District trustees approved grant-related commitments for emergency medical services personnel and authorized legal representation as preliminary discussions continue over a proposed data center development that could have a major financial impact on...

A second major artificial intelligence data center has been proposed in Shackelford County, this time on the Buck Nail Ranch west of Albany, bringing another multi-billion-dollar project to the county while adding to a growing debate over how large-scale AI developments are affecting rural Texas.

Almost exactly one year after another July storm brought flooding to Albany, residents once again found themselves cleaning up after severe weather.

A five-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, July 14, temporarily shut down U.S. Highway 180 at Six Mile Hill after an 18-wheeler attempted an U-turn across the highway in dense fog.According to information from the scene, the truck driver attempted to turn around at a location not designated for U-turns,...

By Charli TrailAlbany High School’s FCCLA chapter returned from the July 6-10 National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., with a national championship, a Top 10 finish and valuable leadership experience after competing against students from across the country.

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it is worth remembering that America began not as a place, but as an idea.America began with a revolutionary idea: that people could govern themselves.In 1776, thirteen colonies stood against the most powerful empire in the world and...

An accidental gas line strike during fiber optic construction Monday evening, June 29, led to the precautionary evacuation of several Albany homes after elevated gas levels were detected in the city’s sewer system.According to Albany Volunteer Fire Department Chief Joel Viertel, the incident began...