The Albany ISD band program will present its annual spring concert Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in the Albany High School gymnasium.Director of bands Jessica Watkins said this year’s format will feature three groups – sixth grade, seventh grade, and high school – set up in one large band.

Today marks the 150th anniversary of The Albany News—a milestone few newspapers, especially in small towns, have the privilege of reaching. For a century and a half, this paper has chronicled the lives, stories, struggles, and celebrations of Albany and Shackelford County.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter being rained out in April, the 18th annual Albany Classic Car Show is getting a second shot this Saturday, May 10 – and organizers are ready to roll.Volunteer coordinator Robert Snyder remains optimistic about the rescheduled event.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School juniors, seniors, and their guests stepped into the spotlight Saturday night, May 3, as they gathered at the Whitney Theatre for Prom 2025, themed “Hollywood Nights.”The evening featured a red carpet entrance, a 360-degree photo booth complete with Hollywood...

With summer around the corner, preparations for the 87th annual Fort Griffin Fandangle are shifting into gear.

By David H. WallerAlbany recorded 6.26 inches of rainfall in April, making it the wettest April in nearly a decade and more than doubling the town’s historical average of 2.81 inches for the month.

By Melinda L. LucasTwo Albany High School seniors were awarded scholarships from Closet Angels last weekend in a brief announcement ceremony Sunday after church at the ministry’s building.Chosen as recipients because of their service over the past few years were Carisa Barrera and Riley Mae Reames.

By Melinda L. LucasVoters in Shackelford County cast ballots Saturday, May 3, to elect representatives for both county school boards and the hospital district, with contested races decided for Albany ISD, Moran ISD, and the Shackelford County Hospital District.John Gallagher secured the Albany ISD...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County 4-H members selected new leadership for the upcoming year during their final meeting of the 2024-2025 program year, held Sunday afternoon, May 4.Senior and junior officer teams were elected to lead the local youth organization through 2025-2026, with Landon...

By David H. WallerPolo on the Prairie once again brought hundreds of supporters together Saturday at Rancho Verde, located between Albany and Breckenridge on Hubbard Creek Reservoir.