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📸 Albany News Insider 📖Volume 150, Number 24 – October 23, 2025This week’s issue is packed with news and updates for our...
10/23/2025

📸 Albany News Insider 📖
Volume 150, Number 24 – October 23, 2025

This week’s issue is packed with news and updates for our community:
• 🏦 Two jailed after attempted early morning ATM heist
• 🔥 Fire southwest of Albany burns 195 acres
• 🎥 Albany shines in ‘The Daytripper’
• 🏃‍♂️ Stewart secures spot at state cross country
• 🦁 Lions scorch Blizzards in 54-0 home rout
• 🧱 The Rise and Fall of the McLemore Hotel

Pick up your copy today and stay connected with what’s happening in Albany!

10/23/2025

Early on the morning of Oct. 16, two Venezuelan nationals were arrested in Albany after an attempted theft from the Clear Fork Bank drive-through ATM. Deputies from the Shackelford County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes after several concerned citizens called 911 to report suspicious act...

10/23/2025

Albany took center stage this past weekend when The Daytripper—the popular PBS travel series hosted by Chet Garner—featured the community in its latest episode. Filmed during the Fort Griffin Fandangle in June, the show premiered statewide on PBS over the weekend and debuted on YouTube Monday ev...

10/23/2025

In the heart of Albany once stood a beacon of hospitality and modernity—the McLemore Hotel. Erected in 1926 by Ada McLemore, wife of Shackelford County pioneer ranchman Wade McLemore, this establishment was more than just a place to rest one’s head; it was a testament to ambition and progress in...

10/23/2025

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 B...

10/23/2025

Albany senior Chance Stewart will make his third consecutive trip to the UIL State Cross Country Meet after finishing seventh overall at the Region 2-2A meet Tuesday morning in Arlington.Stewart clocked his best time of the season at 17:18, earning a top-10 mark out of 172 runners and securing his p...

10/23/2025

The Albany Lions rolled to a 54-0 victory over the Winters Blizzards Friday night at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium, delivering what head coach Denney Faith called the team’s “best performance all the way through” this season.Albany’s offense and defense worked in perfect sync, overwhelming Wi...

10/23/2025

The Albany Lady Lions fell to Hawley in three sets Saturday, losing 5-25, 16-25, 18-25. With the victory, Hawley clinched the district championship, while Albany secured the number-one seed for small schools heading into postseason play.Despite the loss, the Lady Lions’ playoff position remains un...

10/23/2025

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🏈 Friday Night Lights in Albany!The Lions take the field at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium tonight as they face off agains...
10/17/2025

🏈 Friday Night Lights in Albany!
The Lions take the field at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium tonight as they face off against the Winters Blizzards.

10/16/2025

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 no...

🚨 Breaking News:An attempted robbery of a bank ATM occurred early this morning, October 16. The Shackelford County Sheri...
10/16/2025

🚨 Breaking News:
An attempted robbery of a bank ATM occurred early this morning, October 16. The Shackelford County Sheriff’s Office apprehended multiple suspects, who are now in custody. Full details will be in next week’s edition of The Albany News on October 23.

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