By Melinda L. Lucas

Basic information about scholarships being awarded to this year’s graduating class at Albany High School is needed by the first part of next week.

Payton Rogers at the AHS office needs to update her list of available scholarships and requirements and would like to be contacted by the end of the day on Monday, March 24.

Representatives of scholarship boards can email Rogers at paytonrogers@albany.esc14.net or call her at 325-762-3974.

By David H. Waller

It’s Albany Live week in town, and this Saturday, the Bellamy Brothers will hit the Aztec Theater stage for the third show of the season. The country music duo, known for hits like Let Your Love Flow and Redneck Girl, has been entertaining fans for nearly five decades, and their stop in Albany is shaping up to be a big one.

Ticket sales have been strong, but a few seats are still up for grabs. Organizers encourage anyone wanting to catch the show to secure their tickets soon.

The Albany City Council met on March 17, addressing a range of topics, including approving fire department equipment purchases, discussing a solid waste rate increase, reviewing city financials, and approving the 2025-26 budget.

Fire Department 

Equipment Approved

By David H. Waller

The Albany ISD Board of Trustees met on March 17 to review district performance, approve the 2025-26 school calendar, and discuss key issues including staffing updates, facility improvements, and upcoming events. 

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