By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County voters will have the chance to vote on two proposed amendments to the Texas constitution both dealing with property tax exemptions, along with deciding the fate of a slate of seven candidates for four seats on the Shackelford County Hospital Board.All precincts...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School is sending two senior students to Austin this week to compete in the UIL Academic Meet at the University of Texas.Sarah Cotter took second in editorial writing at the Region II Meet on April 22 to advance.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for the 2022 version of the Fort Griffin Fandangle have begun in earnest with a full slate of practices scheduled on each Sunday through Thursday during the month of May.The first general rehearsal was held Tuesday, with many of the parts assigned for both singing and...

By Sam WallerMoran’s freshman and junior students participated in an aquatic biology field day earlier at Texas State University in San Marcos.Moran science teacher Matthew Hise said the program provided a general overview of different kinds of environments.

By Donnie A. LucasIt wasn’t exactly a case of lighting striking twice, but it was close.The first time the Albany Lion Band earned a Sweepstakes Award for earning Division I ratings in marching, sight reading, and concert contests was in 1962.The band that year was in the second year of a new...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Ministerial Alliance is again spearheading local participation in the National Day of Prayer.The local event will be held at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, May 5 at Bank Park.The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the...

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store student council will make another attempt at staging its Powder Puff football game after last week’s effort was rained out.Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins said the event is now planned for 2:00 p.m. this coming Sunday, May 1 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.“Everything...

Parents of Albany High School graduating seniors are reminded to gather baby pictures for The Albany News’ upcoming graduation section.Pictures are due by the end of next week, on Thursday, May 5, if possible.High resolution images for the graduation special section can be emailed to...

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization, parents of local students, and several local businesses plan to provide snacks, meals, prizes, and gifts to Albany Independent School District teachers, support staff, and administrators during Teacher Appreciation Week May...

By Melinda L. LucasOrganizations planning to award scholarships at the 2022 Albany High School graduation exercises on Friday, May 27 are asked to report their scholarship amounts and recipients by this Friday, April 29.Ann Riley at the AHS office is organizing the scholarship announcement and...