Oncor schedules Albany meeting after deadline passes

Local concerns prompt April 2 event, but intervention window already closedOncor has announced a new public meeting in Albany regarding the proposed Dinosaur–Longshore 765-kilovolt transmission line, following concerns raised by Shackelford County landowners, local officials and recent reporting on...
Oncor schedules Albany meeting after deadline passes

Wreck revisited a Quarter Century later

When a devastating accident happened along Albany’s Main Street in March of 2000, it made headlines and left a lasting impression on the community.At the time, The Albany News covered the details, the chaos, the injuries, and the immediate aftermath.
Wreck revisited a Quarter Century later

County takes stand against 765-KV Power line

County had about 30 days of awareness, compared to 306 days in southern countiesShackelford County commissioners moved quickly last week to oppose a proposed high-voltage transmission line that could cross portions of the county, adopting a formal resolution during a specially called meeting on...
County takes stand against 765-KV Power line

Major rain hits area for first time since early July

Albany received much-needed rainfall overnight and early Saturday morning, March 7, with some areas reporting up to four inches of rain.The steady rainfall brought relief to dry pastures and fields across the area after several months of limited precipitation.
Major rain hits area for first time since early July

Sheriff’s investigation leads to Moran raid

On the morning of March 10, 2026, a coordinated law enforcement operation led by Shackelford County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Jason Price was carried out in Moran, Texas, to execute a search warrant and an arrest warrant related to an investigation involving multiple burglaries in which firearms...
Sheriff’s investigation leads to Moran raid

AISD pursues teacher incentive program

Albany ISD trustees received a detailed update Monday night, March 9, on the district’s efforts to implement the state’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program, a system that could significantly increase pay for highly effective teachers while allowing them to remain in the classroom.
AISD pursues teacher incentive program

Massive 765kV line includes local option

Readers of The Albany News saw the lengthy 23-page legal notice published in last week’s February 26 edition outlining Oncor’s proposal to construct a new 765-kilovolt transmission line stretching across Central and West Texas.
Massive 765kV line includes local option
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