Donnie and Melinda Lucas were presented with the Cornerstone Award by the Albany Chamber of Commerce during the annual Crawfish Boil, receiving the recognition in front of a large crowd gathered for the spring event.Both Donnie and Melinda studied journalism at Angelo State University, but it was...

By Lynsi Perry On Tuesday, April 1, the Albany Oil Exchange closed a chapter for one local business man, Matt Birkla, but began another for five others.

The Fort Griffin Fandangle Sampler was held this past Saturday at Collins Creek Ranch, where cast and crew braved brisk temperatures and approaching rain to perform a partial preview of the upcoming 87th anniversary show.Fandangle creative director Lorna Ayers remained committed to hosting the...

By Lynsi PerryTrinity Episcopal Church of Albany, located at the top of the “T” of North 2nd and Avenue B, will celebrate its 115th anniversary as a recognized congregation of the Protestant Episcopal Church on Sunday, April 27th.

The Albany Chamber of Commerce is throwing its annual Membership Crawfish Boil and Fish Fry tonight, and all members are invited to join the celebration.The event begins at 6:00 p.m. outside the Depot building, where Chamber members and guests can enjoy a full meal of boiled crawfish and shrimp,...

By David H. WallerThis year’s Fort Griffin Fandangle Sampler is set for Saturday evening at the historic Collins Creek Ranch, offering a special preview of the summer show in a setting that harkens back to the roots of Fort Griffin.

By Melinda L. LucasThe 18th annual Albany Classic Car Show is revved up and ready to go in downtown Albany on Saturday, April 19, with the public urged to come see dozens of vintage cars and trucks from around the Big Country over the Easter weekend.Organizer Robert Snyder said activities will...

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By David H. WallerThe Shackelford County Commissioners met April 15 at the Law Enforcement Center due to the courthouse being unavailable, addressing a full agenda that included infrastructure agreements, nonprofit support, and the passage of a major resolution regarding abortion.Commissioners...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Lions Roar staff at Albany High School now has two decades of Star Awards on the wall after earning its 20th consecutive state recognition with a Silver Star at last weekend’s annual Interscholastic League Press Conference in Austin.