The Albany Athletic Booster Club has begun preparations for the 2025-26 school year with new leadership and upcoming events to engage the community.

Kristie Smith will serve as the club’s president this year. Supporting her in leadership roles are vice presidents Stephanie Gleitz, Claire Ware, and Lindsey Edgar. Chelsea Parsons will serve as secretary and oversee the Spirit Shop, while Brandi Green will handle treasurer duties.

What a captivating headline it was — “Bungling Burglars Botch Bank Job.” The Fort Worth Star-Telegram ran that title in 1964, recounting a crime that unfolded in Moran. The break-in at the Moran National Bank, which took place in the early hours of February 7, 1964, remains one of the most fascinating burglaries in this area’s history.

With about 55 campers already signed up, Albany High School cheerleaders are preparing for their annual Mini Cheer Camp, set for July 28–30 at the AHS gym. 

Incoming Pre-K through sixth grade students can still register, but organizers are encouraging sign-up as soon as possible so that participants can get a camp T-shirt.

“We’re excited to have more than 50 kids signed up,” said cheer sponsor Lauren Peacock. “If they haven’t signed up yet, cheer campers need to register as soon as possible to ensure they get a T-shirt.”

A group advocating for Albany to become a “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” returned to Monday night’s city council meeting, once again urging local leaders to place the proposed ordinance on the agenda. Despite repeated requests from more than 30 residents and visitors, no action was taken by the council.