By Melinda L. LucasThe 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...

By Melinda L. LucasForty-five Albany High School seniors will receive their diplomas Friday night, May 23, during commencement exercises scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.

By David H. WallerMatt Bellah was unanimously elected president of the Albany ISD Board of Trustees during Monday night’s regular meeting, stepping into leadership as the district looks ahead to major facility decisions and a possible bond election.Bellah succeeds Robert Montgomery, who stepped...

By David H. WallerThree familiar faces from Albany will once again climb into their vintage station wagon and set out on a one-of-a-kind adventure this June as part of the annual Buffalo Run.

The Albany ISD band program presented its annual spring concert Thursday, May 15 in the Albany High School gymnasium, featuring performances from sixth grade, seventh grade, and high school bands.Director of bands Jessica Watkins said this year’s format brought all three bands together in a...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School sophomore Kylee Bennett represented her school and region Monday at the UIL State Academic Meet, competing in the news writing event on the University of Texas campus in Austin.Bennett qualified for state after earning a first-place finish in news writing at...

Albany Golf Club will mark its 100th anniversary next month with the Centennial Classic, a special Father’s Day weekend tournament set for June 14–15.

Ten seniors from Moran High School will turn their tassels Thursday, May 22, marking the end of a memorable school year and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.Graduating members of the Class of 2025 are Allen Hebel, Autum Russell, Blake Boykin, Brylee Stautzenberger, Cotten Campbell,...

On Sunday, May 18, members of First Baptist Church contributed the largest single offering in the history of the church to kickstart the Renovation Fund for the church’s historic sanctuary.This year, 2025, marks the 100th Anniversary of the church’s historic main building, and needed repairs and...

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 26, at the Aztec Theater.The service, sponsored by the Albany Lions Club, will begin at 6 p.m.The program will open with a welcome by Lions Club president John Tate, followed by the invocation by Pastor Brad McBee.