News Stories
“Summer Harvest” Pastel painting by Barbara Larrimore. Photo By Barbara Larrimore
Barbara Larimore, local artist, started doing art as a hobby in 1979. It very quickly became a passion.
Dustin Heard Photo Submitted By Leatha Hirsch
Hello Olney!
By Gina Keating
This will be the first of several documents we post as we continue to plan for the 2020-2021 school year.
By Dr. Greg Roach, Superintendent Olney Isd
Young County Commissioner’s Court held its first meeting of the month on July 13. The court began the meeting by discussing the June activity for the jail and the Sherriff ’s office.
By Ethan Nickel, Editor Editor@olneyenterprise.com
Department of Defense sends teams to assist hospitals in COVID crisis
By Ed Sterling, Texas Press Association
AUSTIN – As the dog days of summer continue and temperatures across the state top triple digits, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind all Texans to take extra safety precauti
Texas Press Association (TPA) Member Services Director, Ed Sterling, retired July 22. Sterling was employed by TPA for 28 years.
By Lori Taylor | Olney Enterprise Staff
Sports
Pictured Our the Lady Cub Summer Optimist league members: Aubrey Mahler, Abby Guerra, Makayla Torres, Mya Garcia, Brie Hagle, Aney Alvarez, Brianna Galindo, Olivia Enriquez, Sarah Roach, Taaron Scrogum, Sarah Green, Peyton Elliott and Ellie Hinson. Photo by Will Sadler
The Lady Cubs may have had their season cut short this year, but they are making up for lost ground by taking part in the Sunrise Optimist Club’s summer softball league.
A-HONOR ROLL
9th
Hallie Cuba
Adelade Edgington
Cooper Lane
MVP
#0-Awtry Blagg- Windthorst- Sr
Offensive MVP
#11-Grant Wright- Seymour- Jr
Defensive MVP
Maddy Green pictured left hit a home run early in the Lady Cub vs Millsap Bulldog game on March 2, to help the Lady Cubs claim victory over the Bulldogs.
Olney Elementary
A-HONOR ROLL
Kindergarten
Daniela Alvarado
Braden Ballentine
Harper Bitner
Ledger Bitner
Obituaries
Trey was born 7-17-1969. He has gone to be with his Lord in Heaven on June 17. Trey was a child of the Lord in Heaven. He had accepted the Lord as his savior.
Bobby Bailey, age 86, died June 23, 2020 at his home in Newcastle, Texas. Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Lunn Funeral Home in Olney.
Joy Graham, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Grace Care Center in Olney, Texas. Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
James Wayne Roberts, age 70, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Richard Kirk Person 9-17-32 to 6-21-2020. Richard passed away quietly Sunday evening Father’s Day at Kirkwood Manor in New Braunfels, Texas.
Over the years our mother recorded stories about her and her family member’s lives. In 2014 she self-published her life story with the help of her cousin, Norma Sneed.
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