News Stories
Tues., Jan. 12, Young County Republicans hosted a meet-andgreet with the Republican candidates running to replace Drew Springer in HD 68. The final day to vote is Sat. Jan. 23.
By Ronni Walker | Mmc
Our Hometown Hero Dustin Heard is energetically rebuilding his life, reacquainting himself with his children, Hannah Kylie and Quinn, and looking forward to repaying the kindness he received on his
By Gina Keating | Award-winning Journalist
On Wed., Jan. 14, a grass fire occurred at Campbell (Lewis) Ranch located off Hwy 1768.
By Ronni Walker | Mmc
Observers welcome quiet opening to Legislature
By Chris Cobler | Texas Press Association
Jacksboro Attorney David Spiller has entered the race for the District 68 House seat.
By Ethan Nickel | Editor
Judge Jason Brinkley is one of the five people running to replace Drew Springer in HD 68. You may have heard him speak at the Young County Republican’s meeting on Jan. 12, at 6 p.m.
By Ronni Walker | Mmc
A special election is being held to replace the Texas House of Representatives District 68 seat, that was previously held by incoming Texas State Senator, Drew Springer.
By Ethan Nickel | Editor
Sports
On Jan. 2 the Olney Cubs hosted the Chico Dragons. The Cubs fought hard and gave the Dragons a real fight.
The Lady Cubs recently matched up against the Windthorst Lady Trojans in a year ending battle hosted at the Olney Cubs Gym.
NFL playoff Predictions from Jan. 14 for the divisional round: These games will have already been played by Jan. 21, but it will be interesting to see how my predictions turned out.
Newcastle Bobcat basketball has been in full swing for both boys and girls as district play has begun.
Football has lately taken over the sports world, with college football now set for the national championship after impressive wins by Alabama in its win over Notre Dame, 31- 14, and Ohio State upse
The Olney Cubs defeated Electra for the first time in 21 years. But not only did they defeat them, they did it in grand style by a whopping score of 58-7.
Obituaries
Clyde Turner, age 83, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Grace Care Center in Olney, Texas. Due to the current COVID pandemic, the family has chosen a graveside service to be held at 11:00 a.m.
Roy Dean Whitmire, age 81, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Wichita Falls.
William Franklin Brazelton, Jr., age 85, died Friday, December 25, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A Loving Mother, devoted caregiver to many. She loved doing ceramics, crocheting anything from doilies to table cloths, bed coverlets. Sketching and painting pictures of all kinds, she loved P.K.
Lanny Robert Ragland, Sr., age 75, died December 11, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. Graveside services were held December 17, 2020 at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.
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