By Donnie A. LucasLocal volunteers are being asked to show up at the Chamber of Commerce office located in the Depot on Saturday morning for the annual city-wide clean-up.“We will concentrate our efforts on Main Street, the creek beds, downtown, and Cook Field Road out to the Fandangle grounds,”...

By Melinda L. LucasDrawings by Cheyenne warriors are being hung on the walls of the Old Jail Art Center this week, and Fort Worth artist Corrie Thompson is installing her works in the upstairs galleries as preparations are made for the opening of the summer exhibitions.The opening will start with a...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany residents may wonder what’s going on with all the sirens on Saturday morning; it will not be an emergency but rather a tribute to a community servant who worked behind the scenes until she was not physically able to.A Memorial Ride for Kristi Brooker will be held Saturday,...

By Donnie A. LucasA wide variety of activities will be offered in Albany during the last two Fridays and Saturdays in June to help entertain the crowds of visitors coming to town for the Fort Griffin Fandangle, as well as local residents.Free events will be offered on all four of those days...

By Donnie A. LucasWith opening night for the 85th anniversary performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle just over a week away, just about everyone involved in the annual outdoor production is rehearsing or preparing on a daily basis.The show is set to open on Friday, June 16, with performances...

By Melinda L. LucasLocal businesses and residents are encouraged to join with patriots across the United States next Wednesday, June 14 in the annual cele­bration of Flag Day.Individuals and business owners who have their own flags are asked to put them up for the day, except in case of inclement...

Isaiah Dockins, a 2021 graduate of Albany High School, graduated with a HART Certificate – Commercial Refrigeration & A/C from South Plains College on May 12.Dockins was among more than 1,800 students recognized for their academic achievement and resilience in a changing world.He is the son of Sky...

By Donnie A. LucasA new set of prize categories has been announced for the annual Ft. Griffin Fandangle Parade set to roll through downtown Albany on Saturday, June 17.As part of the 85th anniversary celebration for the Fandangle, the parade committee has been out rounding up entries in an attempt...

By Donnie A. LucasThe registration period for the annual summer Day Camp sponsored by ResourceCare is currently open online through the month of June.The program will be held on July 10-14 and July 24-28 this year for Albany area residents.

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 spring semester, including Ana Balliew of Albany.To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0...