By Donnie A. LucasA morning house fire on Kenshalo Street in northeast Albany last Friday completely destroyed the home of a local family and took most of their possessions.The fire started in the attic and was reported about 9:00 a.m.“When we arrived, smoke was pouring out of the attic,” Albany...

By Donnie A. LucasThe Shackelford County Hospital District is the lone entity that drew a contested race among the six county governing bodies, allowing the other five to cancel their May 7 elections.Seven candidates signed up for three available two-year hospital board terms, including incumbent...

By Melinda L. LucasJust in time for spring sports and other warm weather outdoor activities, Daylight Saving Time (DST) returns this Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 a.m.Most of the United States officially begins DST every year on the second Sunday in March, and changes back to standard time on the first...

By Melinda L. LucasA number of vehicles in Albany and the surrounding area have been broken into over the last couple of weeks, with money and personal items taken, according to Shackelford County sheriff Ed Miller.One vehicle was reported stolen from a local resident on Friday morning, March 4 and...

By Donnie A. LucasAnother live concert sponsored by Albany Live is set for Saturday at the Aztec Theater when Paul Cauthen comes to town as part of the singer/songwriter series.Tickets are still available online for the fourth show in the series at the website: www.albanylive.org.According to board...

By Melinda L. LucasFamilies are invited to celebrate the beginning of Spring Break and a traditional Greek holiday this Saturday, March 12 at the Old Jail Art Center.Even though the weather is expected to be cooler again this weekend, the OJAC will host games and crafts in the Stasney...

By Donnie A. LucasTwo Albany natives were recognized as “Albany Stars” at a special awards presentation last Thursday at the Aztec Theater, with a reception following that featured a smorgasbord of foods provided by area business that are members of the Chamber of Commerce,Named as “stars” for...

By Sam WallerFour Moran students earned individual honors Monday, Feb. 28, at the District 13-1A One-Act Play contest at Eula.Hannah Rogers earned a spot on the All-Star Cast, while Harmony Slaughter was named Outstanding Crew.

By Sam WallerLittle League tryouts have been rescheduled for this weekend following last week’s winter storm.League organizer Paul Hamilton said tryouts for players ages 8-12 will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Little League complex on Griffin Road.

By Sam WallerTwo Albany FFA students made the sale last week with their barrows at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.Callan Edgar finished third in Class 106 Crossbreds.Tatum Grady was fourth in Class 97 Crossbreds.Two other locals placed well in the barrow show, which ran Feb. 18-25.