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By Sam WallerThe Old Jail Art Center will open new exhibits featuring Bill Wittliff’s “Swallowed Light” and Bruce Lee Webb’s “Hootenanny” with a dinner and reception on Saturday, Sept. 11.“It’s a great way to kick off the fall,” said Susan Montgomery, OJAC’s development and membership coordinator.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD trustees passed a budget for the 2021-2022 school year during a special early morning session on Tuesday, Aug. 31, meeting the required state deadline.Total expenditures are projected at $6,113,680, while revenues are listed at $6,323,932.

By Donnie A. LucasWith the number of positive COVID-19 cases steadily growing over the past two weeks, local health care and school officials are paying close attention to the numbers.

By Sam WallerThe registration deadline for the Albany Chamber of Commerce community garage sale is drawing nearer with potential participants encouraged to sign up if they haven’t already done so.“We need everybody to get registered by Wednesday, Sept.

By Donnie A. LucasAn estimated 1,200 people attended the third annual ­CareFest on Saturday, benefitting the ResourceCare centers in six area communities.The event featured nine individuals and groups including Roger Creager, Stoney Larue, and Giovannie and the Hired Guns.

 Michael Turner, age 31 of Albany, passed away, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 30 in the Albany Cemetery with Jeff Turner, Jr. officiating. Services were entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.Michael Ryan Turner was born Feb.

 Catherine Ann Cornelison, 55, of Abilene died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at her home. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at the Albany Cemetery in Albany, Texas, with her brother, Rev. Mark Cornelison, officiating.