By Lynsi Perry MusselmanWith the extreme high winds Albany and the surrounding area received on Tuesday, March 4, the weather proverb “In like a lion and out like a lamb” seems to be true this March.According to the National Weather Service out of San Angelo, Albany received wind gusts up to 60 mph...

The All The World’s A Stage theater group entertained large audiences this past weekend with its production of Big Bad, performed on Friday and Saturday.

By David H. WallerAlbany resident JD Coffee has been recognized as Project Manager of the Year (General Contractor) at the 2024 Build West Texas Awards, hosted by the West Texas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC).

The Shackelford County Commissioners Court met Monday, March 10, addressing multiple county matters, including reinstating a burn ban and approving the purchase of a new sewage grinder for the Law Enforcement Center (LEC).Burn Ban Reinstated

By Melinda L. LucasFamilies are invited to celebrate the end of Spring Break with a traditional Eastern holiday at the Old Jail Art Center’s monthly Family Festival this Saturday, March.The museum will host the event, open to all ages but especially children, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Albany residents and Old Jail Art Center patrons are asked to “save the date” for a March 22 reception honoring Erin Whitmore, the OJAC’s education director for the last 15 years.Old Jail docents will be hosting the come-and-go event, set for 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., in the Stasney Center for Education...

The Albany Middle School TMSCA team wrapped up regional competition with strong results, securing nine testing opportunities at the upcoming state meet in San Antonio on March 29.Now in its second year, the program continues to expand, adding 7th and 8th grade competitors this season.

By David H. WallerPhase one of a planned fire guard project aimed at reducing wildfire risk near Albany is set to begin soon, with work taking place on land on the southwest edge of town near County Road 187 and Highway 180.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD has had a busy stretch before going on spring break.Students Sam Stanley, Brylee Stautzenberer and Kielar Carr were inducted into the National Honor Society.“The core values are Academics, Leadership, Service and Character,” Moran Principal Jo Hise said.

By David H. WallerLast week marked the official start of the 2025 golf season at Albany Golf Club, as the course hosted its first high school tournaments in nearly a decade, with both boys’ and girls’ teams competing last Monday and Wednesday, respectively.