OLNEY TOWN TALK
On this episode of Town Talk, Olney Enterprise Editor and Town Talk host, Gina Keating, discusses rural area points of interests.
News Stories
The City of Olney officially welcomed two new city councilmembers as Sammy Livingston and Colson Ballard were sworn into office during the May 11 meeting of the Olney City Council.
By Gina Keating Editor@olneyenterprise.com
Lady Cub Halee Craven (right) won a bronze medal at the state University Interscholastic League 400 meter race.
After nearly half a century serving the City of Olney, longtime City Attorney Bill Myers has officially retired.
By Gina Keating Editor@olneyenterprise.com
After a year of many successes and a few disappointments, Olney High School Class of 2026 graduates took part in weeklong traditional events leading up to the graduation on Friday, May 15.
By Will Sadler Advertising@olneyenterprise. Com
Olney High School competed at the regional UIL meet that was held on Friday, April 24, at Grayson College and won second place overall with 203 points.
By Lauren Pham | Olney High School Journalism Class
As your new graduate prepares to step into the next chapter of life – whether that’s more education or starting a career – one of the best things you can do is help them understand how to use credi
By Jared Bodkin Financial Advisor 405 N. Washington Seymour, Tx 76380 940.888.1032
Early voting in runoffs ends Friday
Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26.
By Gary Borders Texas Press Association
First Baptist Church of Olney’s associational camp, Camp Chaparral, was among dozens of camps that petitioned state lawmakers to roll back new state safety rules that could financially sink rural c
By Gina Keating Editor@olneyenterprise.com
Sports
Second Grade A Honor Roll
Heidee Canada Amayrani Espinosa Loren Horner Jameson Johnson Cye Reed Ross Rogers Camden Sikorski Milo Sloan
6th Grade A Honor Roll Harper Bitner Jessa Branum Magnolia Caffey Caroline Jeske Rylan Keeter Jack Wells
On March 31, Olney Elementary School started its first Book Blast through the company Books Are Fun.
Obituaries
Johnnie Augustus “Gus” Dormier passed from this world into the arms of the Lord on April 24, 2026.
Barbara Joy Phillips, born June 14, 1938, in San Angelo, Texas, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2026.
September 10, 1931 – Johnnie Dell Cuba passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 94 while on Hospice Care at EZ Years Retirement Living in Las Vegas, Nevada.
February 27, 1929 – June 9, 2025 Johnnie Wesley Cuba passed away at his home in North Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 9, 2025 at the age of 96.
Deborah “Debbie” Louise Taylor Dickens went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2026.
Peggy Joyce Choat, 89, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Peggy was born August 18, 1936 in Jacksboro, TX to the late John A.
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