By Lynsi MusselmanFour Albany locals won second place out of 812 teams in the statewide February 2025 West Texas Big Bobcat Contest, held in San Angelo this past weekend.

Rehearsals for the 2025 Fandangle Sampler will begin on March 17, marking the start of preparations for the April 19 performance at Collins Creek Ranch, the historic site of Fort Griffin.The Fandangle Sampler serves as a preview for Fandangle members, allowing both new and returning cast members to...

By Melinda L. LucasOfficials at Moran ISD clarified that Jason Price, who filled out paperwork for the school board before the Feb. 14 deadline, filed specifically for a two-year unexpired term rather than a full three-year term, left vacant when longtime trustee Sug Roller resigned.The school will...

By Lynsi MusselmanIn January of this year, the Albany News came out with a character for young readers to locate each week in the newspaper. Waylon the Pesky Cowboy, hidden in every issue, has quickly become a fan favorite with the youth in Albany.

The Albany ISD school board met last week to discuss key issues, including the purchase of new buses, facility improvements, and contract extensions for district employees.Two New Buses ApprovedOne of the primary topics was the need for new school buses to replace aging vehicles.

By Melinda L. LucasAt Monday’s Shackelford County commissioners meeting, Shackelford County 4-H representatives reviewed a detailed proposal to enhance the Courthouse flower beds as a community service project.After a brief introduction by 4-H advisor Kelsey Bell, Riley Reames and Kerrigan Howard...

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members Riley Reames and Kerrigan Howard submitted their plan for a community service project Monday, Feb. 24 to the Shackelford County Commissioners.“Our senior officers each have a community service project they do each year,” Shackelford County extension agent...

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members continued their run at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo last week with several placing.Jake Hale earned a blue ribbon in the ag mech contest with his hydraulic hay trailer, his third in as many shows.

By Melinda L. LucasGrandparents Week and the annual PTO Book Fair are both set for next week, March 3-7, at Nancy Smith Elementary School, with NSES counselor Susie Beard inviting parents and grandparents to bring a lunch and buy a book or two.There are online purchasing options as well, according...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School student Rowdy New performed in the Region 6 Solo and Ensemble contest at Wylie High School in Abilene last weekend, earning a Division I on his Class 3 bass clarinet solo.New was the only Albany musician who competed, according to Albany director of bands...