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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.

By Sam Waller The Moran Independent School District began classes Monday with 114 students enrolled from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. “It was great,” Moran ISD superintendent Dr. John Denson said. “Everything ran to plan. The kids all seemed glad to be here, and the teachers were, too.

By Melinda L. Lucas Even amid the lingering COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the effect of Winter Storm Uri, hunters are still gearing up for the fall hunting season, which is happening “no matter what.”  Opening day of dove hunting in Texas is Wednesday, Sept.

By Sam Waller Season tickets for Albany Lions football games are on sale for the 2021 season. The Lions have five home games scheduled at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium, starting Sept. 17 against Haskell. That will be the first of three consecutive home dates, followed by Anson on Sept.

Photo packages that were ordered of high school football and volleyball players, as well as all levels of cheerleaders, are printed and ready for pickup at The Albany News.