The Albany Lions junior varsity football team picked up one of its biggest wins of the season Thursday, Oct. 8, holding off previously unbeaten Haskell for a 22–20 victory at home.Haskell entered the contest undefeated and had been winning games by comfortable margins, but the Lions were ready for...

Albany News Publisher David Waller toured the Frontier data center Oct. 8. Here is an update from his visit.About 9,300 workers checked in at the Frontier data center southwest of Albany during the week before an Oct. 8 tour, representatives reported.

Plans for Albany ISD’s new school continue to move forward, with architects presenting an updated building design, construction timeline and cost estimates during a special called school board meeting Friday morning, Oct. 9.Architect C.W. Farris told trustees the project is progressing ahead of...

The Albany Lions suffered a 55-27 loss to the Stamford Bulldogs Friday night, Oct. 9, despite a strong passing performance from quarterback Clay Chapman and several big plays through the air.Albany finished with 398 yards of total offense, including 291 passing yards, but struggled to contain a...

Albany’s Lady Lions closed out the first half of district play with victories over Colorado City and Roscoe before hosting Abilene TLCA for their Pink Out match Tuesday, Oct. 13.Albany defeated Colorado City on the road Oct. 6 and followed with a three-set sweep of Roscoe on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Rachel Breanne Jones, 40, of Albany left for her heavenly home October 4, 2026, surrounded by her mother, daughter, her sister and brother by choice Gilberto. Breanne found peace from a long health battle as Destiny’s Child “Say My Name” played in the background.

Fort Griffin State Historic Site will take visitors back to 1876 during Living History Days Friday and Saturday, October 9–10, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with two days of frontier activities and entertainment.The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the historic site.

Charley Flowers and Zane Green were crowned Albany High School’s 2026 Homecoming Queen and King during halftime ceremonies at the Albany vs. Cross Plains football game Friday night, Oct. 2, at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The pair, both Albany seniors, were crowned in front of a large homecoming...

Albany shook off an early defensive mistake and scored 33 points in the second quarter Friday to beat Cross Plains 59–8, setting up this week’s district matchup at Stamford.The Lions trailed 8–7 after one quarter but took a 40–8 lead into halftime.

The Albany Lady Lions hit their stride at the right time Saturday, sweeping Hawley 25-15, 25-19, 25-23 in a strong district performance before heading into another week of road and home matches.Albany traveled to Colorado City Tuesday, Oct. 6, winning against the Lady Wolves 25-20, 18-25, 25-14,...