The Shackelford County Commissioners Court met Monday, June 23, addressing a range of routine matters and approving several action items, including the 2025–2026 employee health plan and the removal of bee colonies from a county facility.

Moran ISD will welcome a new principal and counselor for the 2025–26 school year.Ryan McElroy, formerly of Hondo ISD, has been named principal. His wife, Destaney McElroy, will serve as the new school counselor and will also teach some classes.

As Independence Day approaches, Shackelford County officials are reminding residents to take extra precautions when using fireworks – especially inside city limits and along county roads, where they remain strictly prohibited.While the spring of 2025 has been notably wet, conditions can shift...

There will be no issue of The Albany News next week, as the paper pauses publication for its annual July 4th break.The paper publishes 50 issues per year, taking planned breaks for Independence Day and Christmas.

The 87th anniversary season of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will open this weekend, with performances scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 20–21, and continuing the following weekend on June 27–28 at the Prairie Theater.Gates open each evening at 7:00 p.m. The main production begins at 8:30 p.m....

The Care Lunker Classic was held Saturday morning, June 14, at Hubbard Creek Reservoir and brought in a strong turnout for both the competition and the weigh-in ceremony.

The Fort Griffin Fandangle Parade will take place this Saturday, June 22, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and making two passes through downtown Albany.

By Melinda LucasThe 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.

By Melinda LucasAlbany will be bustling with activity this weekend and next as Fort Griffin Fandangle performances return for their final two weekends – June 20-21 and June 27-28.