News
Albany High School will celebrate Homecoming Friday, Oct. 2, with a downtown parade, presentation of class and organization royalty, and the crowning of the…
Shackelford County is included in another Oncor transmission project, but unlike the 765-kV line that drew widespread concern from local landowners earlier…
The Moran Bulldogs came up short against Rule last Thursday, Sept. 3, but head football coach and athletic director Brad Stautzenberger said the team showed…
Grace Elizabeth Cauble’s story of working alongside her grandfather in Albany is now published in a book featuring successful Harvard Law School application…
Sports
Albany High School will celebrate Homecoming Friday, Oct. 2, with a downtown parade, presentation of class and organization royalty, and the crowning of the…
Albany’s Lady Lions opened District 8-2A play with two victories, defeating Roscoe in four sets at home before sweeping TLCA on the road. The varsity…
The Albany Lions closed out their pre-district schedule with a strong bounce-back performance Friday night, defeating the Coleman Bluecats 31-8 on the road…
Albany volleyball wrapped up pre-district play on Saturday with a 15-6 record after losses to Strawn and Veribest, giving the Lady Lions a challenging slate of…
Opinion
As you probably know, it is common for Christians to experience doubt, especially when God acts or doesn’t act in ways contrary to our expectations.In fact,…
“Man of Sorrows”Throughout Holy Week, I have been attempting to regularly re-direct my thoughts to Jesus and what He did each day of the week that led up to…
By David H. WallerThere are times when you try to stay measured, stick to the facts, and let things play out. And then there are times when you look around and…
Living in the DFW area for more than 10 years, I was an avid listener of The Ticket. If you have lived there and you are any kind of sports fan at all, you…
Lifestyle
By Lynsi PerryThe neon moon in Albany is not the only thing shining at night since artist, Michael Christopher Matson, moved to town in 2017. Matson is…
March Madness is underway, and The Albany News is inviting you to take part in our Bracket Challenge! Inside this week’s paper, you’ll find the full NCAA Men’s…
Last week in The Albany News Kids Corner, we asked the future leaders of Albany what they would do if they were mayor, and their responses did not disappoint.…
Shackelford County 4-H is starting 2025 off by getting ready for the annual stock show, being held later this month on January 17. Youth with commercial steers…
Community
Noted Abilene historian Jay Moore recently took a look back at the story behind the naming of Dyess Air Force Base, which marks its 70th anniversary this month…
Grace Elizabeth Cauble’s story of working alongside her grandfather in Albany is now published in a book featuring successful Harvard Law School application…
Living in the DFW area for more than 10 years, I was an avid listener of The Ticket. If you have lived there and you are any kind of sports fan at all, you…
Local ranchers and businesses came together this week to support livestock producers in Oklahoma whose grazing land has been destroyed by widespread wildfires…
Obituaries
James Cody Leech, 51, of Albany, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 1st at Matthews…
William Jack Pilcher, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 31, 2026. He was born to Bill and Rosa Pilcher in De Leon, Texas. On…
Jamey Collinsworth, 65, passed away September 16, 2026. He was born in Albany, Tx., attending Albany and Moran schools through high school. He went on to…
Faith Alexander Morgan, 79, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026.Faith was born February 1, 1947, in Abilene, Texas, to Amiel Derious “A.D.” Alexander and Minnie…
