By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany student council is sponsoring a second blood donation drive on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at the high school.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Albany Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby was held Monday at the Scout Hut, with Jonathan Key taking the overall winner’s spot.Cubmaster Jacey Shack and Den Leader Dan Key organized the event, along with the assistance of committee chair Teri Lucas.“All the kids did a great job...

By Donnie A. LucasA presentation for students, parents, and the public on the dangers  of  using vaping products and synthetic drugs is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 7, according to AHS principal Glen Hill.The program will be presented to students during an 11:00 a.m. assembly, with a second...

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA member Kenzie Neve ended 2021 and got the 2022 stock show season off to a strong start with her placings at two major national shows.Neve closed out 2021 by finishing second in Class 1 All Other Cross Steers at the Arizona National Livestock Show held Dec. 27-31 in Phoenix.

By Melinda L. LucasTxDOT bridge engineer Tracy Jones helped Shackelford County commissioners get closer to resolving  the repair of the Caldwell Lane Bridge on CR 179 when he met with them in a special session that included a “field trip” last Wednesday, Jan. 26.Two different contractors have been...

By Donnie A. LucasThe seventh annual Region 7 American Field Trial Club’s Amateur All Age Championship was held Jan. 28-29 at the Crooked Tree Ranch outside of Albany.Following the championship, the M.G. Perkins All Age Derby Classic followed with nine dogs entered.The event serves as a qualifying...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a busy stretch, starting with its annual meeting rescheduled for next week on Friday, Feb. 11.Also on the Chamber schedule are the Albany Stars event and the annual Membership Appreciation Crawfish Boil, as well as plans for an upcoming...

By Donnie A. LucasWith about two weeks remaining in the filing period for local May 7 elections, a few incumbents have signed up for another term but no challengers have signed up yet.Board member posts and council positions are subject to election by the public for both Albany and Moran school...

By Donnie A. LucasWith about two weeks remaining in the filing period for local May 7 elections, a few incumbents have signed up for another term but no challengers have signed up yet.Board member posts and council positions are subject to election by the public for both Albany and Moran school...

The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, Feb. 9, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.The tests keep citizens familiar with the three warning sounds, and they are also used to make sure that the siren, computer,...