Entries are being sought for the annual Quilt Show hosted by the Albany Study Club and will be displayed at the Whitney Theatre on Fandangle performance days.Quilts on loan for the show should be taken to the Shackelford County Library during business hours.The quilt show is set for June 20-21 and...

Fit Life Gym in Albany has new owners. Kelli and Jesse Jennings officially purchased the business on May 1 from Lori and Spencer Balliew, who operated the gym for the past four and a half years.Kelli Schkade Jennings, an Albany native, said she’s excited to be part of something local.

The Dance Theatre Company will celebrate its 75th anniversary this Saturday, May 31, with its annual recital at the Albany High School auditorium. The performance is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.A total of 99 students from Albany and surrounding areas are set to take the stage.

By Lynsi PerryMark your calendars for Saturday, June 14, 2025 for the first annual Care Lunker Classic to be held at Hubbard Creek Reservoir in Breckenridge, Texas.

The Fort Griffin Fandangle Association announced this week that its ongoing capital campaign has reached a major milestone, with $150,000 raised toward its $300,000 goal.The fundraising effort, launched to support a series of critical improvements to the historic Prairie Theater and its production...

Texas singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen will return to Albany this Friday, May 30, headlining a concert at the Aztec Theater. The show marks Cauthen’s third performance at the Aztec since 2023.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany High School Class of 2025 were awarded dozens of scholarships during commencement exercises held last Friday, May 23.There were more than 175 separate awards for the class of 45 seniors, with some scholarships split among more than one recipient, amounting...

By Melinda L. LucasA total of 42 members of the Albany High School Class of 2025, along with two junior ushers, took part in this year’s Project Graduation celebration, an all-night party held at multiple locations around Albany, beginning and ending at The Feed Store.

The City of Albany swimming pool will open Friday, May 30 with a free Splash Day from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The facility will continue to be open to the public on Tuesdays through Saturdays 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. through July, with Sunday hours 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.Brittney Everett, who is managing...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Shackelford County Library’s annual summer story hour returns next week, offering preschool and early elementary children a fun and educational opportunity to explore the world of animals through stories, crafts, and live demonstrations.The 2025 program kicks off Tuesday,...