The Albany Ragin’ Red Band received an overall Division II rating Monday, Oct. 20, at the UIL Region 6 Marching Contest at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. 

The 40-member band, directed by Jessica Watkins with assistance from Riley Lusk, performed its 2025 show titled Ancient World, composed by Carol Brittin Chambers. The production explores the culture and music of the Byzantine Empire, featuring props that help bring the theme to life on the field.

Early on the morning of Oct. 16, multiple suspects attempted to rob the Clear Fork Bank drive-through ATM in Albany. According to local authorities, several individuals and vehicles were involved in the incident, which occurred before daylight hours.

Multiple concerned citizens contacted 911 after noticing suspicious activity at the bank, alerting law enforcement to the situation. Deputies from the Shackelford County Sheriff’s Office arrived within minutes and arrested two Venezuelan nationals. Additional individuals believed to be involved fled the area before officers arrived.

The Albany City Council approved a new ordinance Monday night establishing strict regulations for recreational vehicle parks within city limits, a move aimed at managing rapid growth and maintaining local standards as nearby development accelerates.

The Shackelford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of burglaries that occurred at local hunting camps throughout September, with several suspects now in custody following a multi-county investigation. Authorities say the crimes, which took place across rural parts of the county, appear to have been carefully coordinated and involved the theft of high-value equipment from remote locations.