By Melinda L. LucasA large group of 27 Albany FCCLA members, the most ever, competed at the Regional Leadership Conference last week in Waco, with most of them advancing on to the state meet in Dallas April 11-13.“I’m very proud of them,” Jennifer Marshall, FCCLA sponsor, said.

By Sam WallerAutum Russell and Allen Hebel were named queen and king of the Moran High School prom Saturday, March 1.The event, with a theme of “Under the Stars,” was held at the Moran gym.Spring FlingMoran PTO will hold its annual Spring Fling carnival Wednesday, March 12 at the football field.

By Melinda L. LucasGrandparents Week at Nancy Smith Elementary continues today and tomorrow, along with the annual Book Fair, which is set up on the cafeteria stage.The school is hosting the special week for grandparents, with help from Albany PTO members, who are sponsoring the book fair.For the...

Last week, junior journalists were given a creative challenge: write a story based on the discovery of a mysterious object in an unexpected place.

A group of Albany’s fourth and fifth graders will take the stage this week to present Big Bad, a one-act courtroom comedy that puts the Big Bad Wolf on trial.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Playhouse will open its production of Neil Simon’s Rumors this weekend at the Aztec Theater, marking the first time in two decades the fast-paced comedy has been performed on the local stage.

By Lynsi MusselmanFour Albany locals won second place out of 812 teams in the statewide February 2025 West Texas Big Bobcat Contest, held in San Angelo this past weekend.

Rehearsals for the 2025 Fandangle Sampler will begin on March 17, marking the start of preparations for the April 19 performance at Collins Creek Ranch, the historic site of Fort Griffin.The Fandangle Sampler serves as a preview for Fandangle members, allowing both new and returning cast members to...

By Melinda L. LucasOfficials at Moran ISD clarified that Jason Price, who filled out paperwork for the school board before the Feb. 14 deadline, filed specifically for a two-year unexpired term rather than a full three-year term, left vacant when longtime trustee Sug Roller resigned.The school will...

By Lynsi MusselmanIn January of this year, the Albany News came out with a character for young readers to locate each week in the newspaper. Waylon the Pesky Cowboy, hidden in every issue, has quickly become a fan favorite with the youth in Albany.