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
Marriage can be tough, especially since we grow and mature at different rates and in different ways.
By Melissa Edgington | Columnist
Olney High School performed an induction ceremony for incoming members of the National Honor Society [NHS] The students who qualify for the NHS conform to the four pillars of the organization: Scho
By Will Sadler | Photojournalist
Texoma Gives is a day of online giving for nonprofits and many citizens of Olney chose to give big to those that serve our community.
By Will Sadler | Photojournalist
Olney police clocked three arrests for drug possession in the past two weeks, with two Olney men and a Wichita Falls woman racking up felony charges for carrying methamphetamine and other illegal d
By Gina Keating | Editor
The Texas Association of Campground Owners [TACO] is helping a local RV park owner challenge the City of Olney’s $35 per slip water surcharge, in a move that could deprive the City of much-needed r
By Gina Keating | Editor
New Texas laws now in effect It took some time, but a set of new laws and rules passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023 went into effect on Sept. 1, the Houston Chronicle reported.
By Gary Borders
Investing involves risk — and so does not investing. You should know how both these types of risk can affect your ability to reach your financial goals.
The Olney Police Department’s front office will remain closed for the time being, as police dispatcher Brandy Blodgett recovers from an accident, Chief Dan Birbeck said during his weekly briefing.
By Gina Keating | Editor
Sports
The Lady Cubs hosted the Perrin-Whitt Lady Pirates in a five-game series. The Lady Cubs fell to the Lady Pirates 3-2 but it was a knock-down street fight.
The OHS Junior Varsity Cubs hosted a scrimmage against the Petrolia Pirates. The Cubs looked solid on offense and defense with just one area needing the most work tackles.
Emily Marquez-Setter Natalie Rodriguez- Outside Hitter Joselyn Marquez- Defensive Specialist Krystal Hernandez- Defensive Specialist Braelyn Casteel-Libero Morgan Simmons-Outside
Olney High School hosted its very popular Meet the Cubs event and the community turned out and filled the stands to meet this year’s athletes, band members and cheerleaders.
The Olney High School Varsity Lady Cubs hosted the Christ Academy Warriors for a pre-season scrimmage.
The Olney Cubs Varsity football team has a new look this year under new Head Coach Chris Tobola, who scrapped the veer offense and starts with a lineup of fresh talent.
Obituaries
Dorothy M. Matus
Dorothy M. Matus, 92, of Wichita Falls since 2013, formerly of Megargel and Olney, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Miranda Dawn Wright, 47, of Olney, Texas, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 in Wichita Falls, Texas after a courageous, but brief battle with cancer.
Jannell (Shirley Jannell) Baker Sefcik, 55 of Olney and formerly of Jacksboro, passed away on July 27, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
Theresa McClatchy, age 76, died Monday, July 22, 2024 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, in Plano, Texas.
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