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Tennis team dominates at regional, sends 6 to state
Albany entries dominated the Region II-2Atennis tournament last week, winning four of five draws to qualify for state. The Class 2A state tournament will be played Thursday-Friday, May 16-17 at Blossom Tennis Center in San Antonio. Albany earned four No. 1 seeds at the regional tournament, played Wednesday-Thursday, May 8-9...
Share the road: Ride of Silence Wednesday in Abilene
This Wednesday, there will be a Ride of Silence through Abilene in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in cycling-related crashes in Taylor and Jones Counties. The ride will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday with pre-ride ceremonies starting at 6:40 p.m. in the north parking lot of Radford Auditorium at McMurry University.
Hawley comes together with fundraising efforts
HAWLEY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Last week, the Hawley and Hodges communities were hit by a devastating EF-3 tornado. In response, Jason Dokey, City Council Place One and Mayor Pro-tem, has stated that many people from across the Big Country have come forward to offer their help. Despite being the usual location for city leaders in […]
First Methodist Church of Anson rises from ashes, embraces new beginnings and patience
ANSON, Texas — On the morning of May 13, 2023, severe thunderstorms made their way across the big country. Lightning from that storm struck the First Methodist Church of Anson burning the historic church to the ground. Almost one year later Pastor Bruce Morgan says it is by the grace of God they can hold church services in their church home today.
Local campus ‘locked down’ briefly
A lockdown at the Albany secondary campus on Tuesday, ordered as the result of an altercation taking place a few blocks away, lasted just a few minutes, but ended with a local man arrested and charged with two counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer, along with a secondary charge of un law ful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Jones County tornado classified as EF3 by National Weather Service
Bigger isn't always better. Thursday's twister that damaged several homes west of Hawley and injured four people was classified as an EF3 tornado Monday by the National Weather Service Office in San Angelo. Based upon their survey, windspeed inside the tornado reached 165 miles per hour. ...
NWS: May 2 Hawley tornado rated as EF3
JONES COUNTY, Texas — A tornado that touched down in Hawley May 2 was rated as an EF3, according to preliminary damage survey results by the National Weather Service. Estimated peak winds associated with the tornado that was on the ground for 3.29 miles were 165 mph. The width of the tornado was reportedly equal to two football fields (210 yards).
OJAC to host 3rd Thursday Studio
There are still spots available for the Old Jail Art Center’s Third Thursday Studio next week on May 16. Adult visitors can try their skills in making stained glass plant stakes. With all supplies provided, museum members can register for $15 and non-members for $20. The monthly events are...
FFA members catch calves
Two Albany FFA members caught calves last month at the San Angelo Rodeo calf scramble with one advancing to the finals. On Sunday, April 7, Bradee Stautzenberger finished first and Donald McCullough took sixth place. Also participating were Ryan Turner and Tatum Grady. Stautzenberger, who now attends Moran after starting...
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