The Albany High School Ragin’ Red Band is headed to area after earning Division I ratings from all three judges at the UIL Region 6 Marching Contest Monday, Oct. 19, putting the musicians one step closer to a possible trip to the state competition.The band will compete Saturday, Oct. 31, in Lubbock...

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...

By David H. Waller“Home for the believer is where Jesus is. Cody is now home.”Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church pastor Michael Atmar said those words last Thursday at Cody Leech’s funeral, and they have stuck with me ever since.What a comfort those words are.

Noted Abilene historian Jay Moore recently took a look back at the story behind the naming of Dyess Air Force Base, which marks its 70th anniversary this month.

Grace Elizabeth Cauble’s story of working alongside her grandfather in Albany is now published in a book featuring successful Harvard Law School application essays.Cauble, granddaughter of Albany residents George and Prissy Harvick, had two of her essays selected for the third edition of 55...

By Charli TrailAlbany High School’s FCCLA chapter returned from the July 6-10 National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., with a national championship, a Top 10 finish and valuable leadership experience after competing against students from across the country.

Albany ISD officials took their message directly to the community last week, with 58 residents attending the first town hall meeting on the proposed $26 million school bond held March 25 at the high school auditorium.The meeting provided the clearest picture yet of both the condition of the...

Oncor will host a public meeting in Albany today regarding the proposed Dinosaur–Longshore 765-kilovolt transmission line, following concerns raised by Shackelford County landowners, local officials and recent reporting on the project.The Technical Conference and Informational Meeting is scheduled...

When a devastating accident happened along Albany’s Main Street in March of 2000, it made headlines and left a lasting impression on the community.At the time, The Albany News covered the details, the chaos, the injuries, and the immediate aftermath.