By Melinda L. LucasWith just about two weeks left before the official deadline, a large percentage of the county-wide tax levies will be collected in the next few days.Taxes assessed during 2024 are officially due on Friday, Jan. 31. 

By David H. WallerThe Shackelford County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting on Monday, addressing several important topics, including IT system upgrades, internet improvements, and road equipment replacement.Discussions on implementing a burn ban took place, but no action was taken,...

By Melinda L. LucasThe filing period for local elections opened Wednesday for several entities such as the school board, city council, and hospital board and will continue until Friday, Feb. 14.The election date set by the state for all local elections is Saturday, May 3.Candidates have the 30-day...

By Sam WallerThe 2025 Shackelford County Livestock Show is set for Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 16-18, at the county show barn.Annually the largest single extracurricular activity in the County, this year’s show has 132 students from Albany and Moran FFA chapters as well as Shackelford County 4-H...

By Melinda L. LucasWith the Albany Chest goal now over the top, members of the board of directors originally planned to meet Wednesday, Jan. 8, to distribute funds collected during the 2024 campaign.However, with the weather forecast uncertain, the decision was made on Monday to postpone.According...

Albany Live will open its 2025 schedule on January 25 with a performance by Texas music legend Gary P. Nunn at the Aztec Theater.

By Lynsi MusselmanOn Tuesday, the 477 Albany Independent School District students returning after the winter break saw all the familiar faces across the district, as well as three new ones. 

By David H. WallerOn Monday, January 6, 389 days after the Albany Lions captured their second consecutive Texas State Championship, Coach Denney Faith presented players with their long-awaited championship rings.What was expected to be a routine four-to-six-month turnaround stretched into more than...

Albany students and staff willreturntoclassroomsnext week, with teachers and staff reporting on Monday, Jan. 6, and students returning the following day, Tuesday, Jan.