Rev. Eddie Price, age 88 of Albany, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 7 at First Baptist Church with Rev. John Tunnell officiating.

By Donnie A. LucasStarting June 1, a legendary Albany financial institution will open for business for the first time in 140 years with a new name.First National Bank Albany/Breckenridge will now be known as Clear Fork Bank, while continuing to provide the same local service by the same local...

By Melinda L. LucasDozens of local scholarships were presented to members of the Albany High School Class of 2023 during commencement exercises held last Friday, May 26.There were well over 100 separate awards for the class of 32, with some scholarships split among more than one recipient,...

By Donnie A. LucasThe City of Albany swimming pool will open for the summer season with a free Splash Day on Thursday (today) from 12:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.The facility will continue to be open to the public on Tuesdays through Sundays through July.Pool manager Meg Walser reported that she has...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Dance Theatre Company will present “Seize the Day” this Saturday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium.The performance is free to the public with 113 dancers from Albany, Moran, Breckenridge, and Stamford.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour will start Friday, June 9, before moving to Tuesday for the rest of the month.Organizer Janna Ledbetter said the program, geared toward preschool and early elementary children, will center around different animals, starting with...

By Donnie A. LucasTickets are selling fast for the 85th anniversary of the Fort Griffin Fandangle, the local outdoor production that tells the story of the settling of the Clear Fork of the Brazos area over 150 years ago.Show dates this season are June 16-17 and June 23-24.

By Sam WallerSeveral Shackelford County residents placed in events last month at the Western Heritage Classic in Abilene.

By Donnie A. LucasOrganizers of the annual Ft. Griffin Fandangle parade have lined up special judges as part of the 85th anniversary celebration of the outdoor show and now are looking for both sponsors and entries to make the event a success.This year’s parade is scheduled to roll down Main Street...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is still seeking volunteers for its annual community-wide cleanup day on Saturday, June 10Volunteers should meet at the Depot at 8:30 a.m. Participants are asked to bring yard tools and implements such as hoes, rakes, gloves, mowers, and weedeaters.The...