The Albany City Council approved a major infrastructure project tied to the city’s newest residential development during its regular meeting Thursday, Feb.

The Albany ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved plans Monday to replace the visitor-side bleachers at the Albany football field, citing safety concerns, building code issues and lack of accessibility with the existing structure.

As Albany ISD prepares for a May bond election, questions have surfaced regarding whether Shackelford County could use revenue from the new data center project to help fund construction of a new school campus.

The Albany Mainstreet Playhouse will take the stage this weekend with its production of God’s Favorite, a comedy by Neil Simon inspired by the biblical story of Job. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

Significant course improvements are scheduled to begin next month at Albany Golf Club, with a multi-phase greens renovation and course enhancement project planned for late winter and early spring.

The Albany ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted Monday morning to call a $26 million school building bond election, officially setting the issue before voters in May.The special meeting was held at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb.

A prolonged Arctic cold front brought dangerous winter weather to Shackelford County last week, leading to school closures, schedule changes and icy travel conditions across Albany and Moran.Albany ISD announced an early release at noon on Friday, Jan. 23, ahead of the arrival of the winter storm.

More than 100 Shackelford County youth showcased their livestock projects last week as the 2026 Shackelford County Livestock Show concluded with a solid premium sale and add-on contributions still coming in.

What began as a crowded local leaderboard ended with a single winner after the final whistle of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.Five participants finished the bracket challenge tied after the first round, quarterfinals and semifinal games.

Albany ISD will decide next month whether to call a $26 million school bond election, following months of work by the district’s Long Range Facility Planning Committee, which members say has revealed that the district’s facilities are no longer safe, functional, or financially sustainable.