Albany Live continues its concert series with a performance by Silverada at the Aztec Theater on Feb. 15, bringing a night of high-energy country music to Albany.

By David H. WallerA high-speed car chase that began east of Abilene on Interstate 20 came to a dramatic conclusion in Albany on Tuesday, leading to a multi-agency manhunt that ended with the suspect’s arrest near the water tower on One Mile Hill.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany Mainstreet Playhouse’s first ever “Cabaret” was a big success last weekend, with only one night planned initially, then a second performance added when the first sold out quickly.The event was held Friday and Saturday evenings at the Whitney Theatre.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Volunteer Fire Department is spearheading efforts to establish a fire guard and implement back-burn strategies to mitigate wildfire risks to the city.

By Melinda L. LucasSeveral new candidates for local offices have emerged during the past week, with the filing deadline now two weeks away on Feb. 14.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter ordering the May 3 election and hearing some routine administrative reports, the Albany ISD board of trustees spent more than an hour going over an assessment of the AISD facilities, presented by J.D. Coffee of Teinert Construction.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners approved a big-ticket expenditure of $211,109 for IT upgrades and replacements during its regular meeting on Monday morning, Jan. 27.

By Sam WallerTwo Albany FFA members brought home blue ribbons from major stock shows last week.Kenzie Neve placed first in her class with a steer and made the sale at the National Western Livestock Show in Denver, Colo.

By Sam WallerThe 2025 Shackelford County Livestock Show is in the books, wrapping up just in time to beat a change in the weather.The event, held Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 16-18, drew 128 participants from Albany FFA, Moran FFA and Shackelford County 4-H, down slightly from the past few years.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Live 2025 concert series continues this week with a highly anticipated performance by Texas music legend Gary P. Nunn.