By Melinda L. LucasA large turnout of Shackelford County voters, very close to the 2018 record for a midterm election and representing more than 53 percent of registered voters, showed overwhelming support for Republican candidates in state offices.There was a huge gap in all races, with...

By Melinda L. LucasAn early deadline has been set for the Nov. 24 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and print schedule.All advertising, including classified ads, and news copy must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21.The usual deadline for the...

By Melinda L. LucasThe final blood drive of the year is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, Nov. 17.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.The center depends on volunteer donors to supply 100 percent...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chest is moving steadily toward its fundraising goal of $47,000.As of Monday, Nov. 7, $13,678 had been raised, more than doubling the total of the week before.The Albany High School Student Council contributed $1,702.62, the most it has ever raised, through its  Trick or...

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual lighted Christmas Parade won’t be led throughout downtown Albany on Saturday, Nov. 26 by Rudolf or any of the other reindeer this year.

By Melinda L. LucasRestructuring of the Albany PTO, complete with the election of new officers, was the focus of a meeting held Monday, Nov. 7.Ragan Riley, who will serve as president of the executive committee for the 2022-2023 school year, said that she and the other officers are excited about...

Albany Volunteer Fire Department assistant chief Jeff Hill (r) accepts a check from Cody Fry (l), ranch manager of the Clear Fork Ranch. On behalf of the ranch owner, Fry thanked the VFD for taking care of Albany and the surrounding area.

By Donnie A. LucasAn induction ceremony for 12 new members of the Albany chapter of the National Honor Society is set for Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.Teachers, staff, parents, and family members are invited to attend.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Junior High theater class will present the comedy “Once Upon a Clothesline” by Aurand Harris for the public on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.The cast and crew will also present the play at the junior high One-Act Play Contest on Wednesday,...

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany FCCLA chapter is seeking to dub one Albany secondary teacher or staff member a real turkey by the end of next week.For a second year, the group is sponsoring a Turkey Teacher Contest, with students voting by donation for the teacher or staff member they would like to...