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This week, the nation’s largest employer, Walmart, joined the list of employers who are rewarding workers because of President Trump’s tax reform that reduced the corporate tax rate.
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During the recent severe weather outbreak the staff of Olney ISD did an excellent job in following standard response protocol. Students were tended well.
Students crowd The Refuge to learn more about real-world living with the assistance of community volunteers. Photo by Ronni Walker
The “Welcome to the Real-World” program returned to Olney Wednesday, May 8, to teach high-schoolers how to make smart financial decisions and how to maintain financial stability when they embark on
By Ronni Walker | Publisher @olneyenterprise.com Photograph Image/jpg Students Crowd The Refuge To Learn More About Real-world Living With The Assistance Of Community Volunteers. Photo By
The House of Mercy residents and staff thanks attendees. Photo by Ronni Walker
By Ronni Walker | Publisher@olneyenterprise.com Photograph Image/jpg The House Of Mercy Residents And Staff Thanks Attendees. Photo By Ronni Walker
Monday, May 6, the public works department was hard at work getting Olney cleaned up as part of the Olney citywide cleanup week initiative.
Sports
Parker Mayers competing in the area track meet competition to qualify for state in
Springtown.
WILL SADLER’S CUB SPOTLIGHT
Vernon College and WFISD have partnered to host an event for high school graduates who haven’t planned for life after graduation.
Senate Bill 11 by Senator Larry Taylor (R-Friendswood) was passed out of the full Texas Senate today with a vote of 29-2.
AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 11 – the School Safety Act, by Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood:
CORRECTION FOR PHOTO CAPTION PRINTED IN THE 5/2/19 ISSUE: Carter Hinson hits RBI against the Quanah Indians. Photo by will sadler
Carson Hinson hits RBI against the Quanah Indians. Photo by will sadler
Tuesday April 23, the Olney Cubs went to war against the Quanah Indians.
Obituaries
Hermelinda Gonzalez Aleman age 72 passed away on Wednesday, April 10 in Lubbock, TX. She was a devoted mother, hard worker, home maker and care giver.
Garland Lee Phillips, age 77, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 in Olney, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m.
Gregory Del Nix, 63, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home in Leander, Texas. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Mary Buckley, age 85, of Loving, Texas, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at Garden Terrace Healthcare in Graham, Texas. Memorial graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m.
Salem, SC — Theresa Louise Kunkel, 79, wife of Robert Gene Kunkel, of 38 Mizzen Lane, Salem, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, at GHS Cottingham Hospice House.
Gregory Del Nix, 63, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home in Leander, Texas. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
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