House of Mercy Gala in Graham
Olney in America Car Show/114 Truck Show
Texoma Gives raises $1.6 mln in 2023
Young, Jack County Republicans briefed on child trafficking
Lady Cubs vs. Chillicothe Lady Hornets
Newcastle Bobcats vs. Jonesboro Eagles

News Stories

With severe weather systems becoming more constant across the country, a team of multistate agricultural researchers found in a new study that grain bins need to be carefully scrutinized for struct

State water officials were optimistic that drought relief was on the way even as more of Texas slipped into drought conditions last week.

Sen. Springer Legislative Update

On [Sept. 8], the 774 new laws that Governor Abbott signed went into effect. My goal for this session was to pass strong, conservative legislation that ensures that the Texas Miracle lives on.

Olney 4H Club kicks off new season

Kaci Creel has taken over the reins of the Olney 4H Club and is making plans to ramp up members and projects for the Club.

After an intense back and forth battle at home on Sept. 8, the Olney High School Varsity football game against Haskell ended at halftime because of lightning.

Historical markers were the major item on the agenda for the Young County Historical Committee when it met July 22 at the 1921 Young County Old Jail.

The Cubs and Lady Cubs competed in the Endurance House XC Stampede 2023 in Wichita Falls Sept. 6.

Ask Rusty – Why Is my Age 70 Benefit not Higher Than My January Amount?

Sports

Lady Cubs vs. Chillicothe Lady Hornets

#12 Morgan Simmons was the go-to OHS Lady Cub for saves during the team’s hard-fought win over the Chillicothe Lady Hornets.

Newcastle Bobcats vs. Jonesboro Eagles

The #5 Newcastle Bobcats hosted a showdown with the #5 Jonesboro Eagles to see who would come out on top.

VARSITY FR CAMREN MALLORY #1 FR KENZIE KING #2 SO FLOR CARRANZA #4 SR MYA CABRERA #10 SO EMMA HAWKINS #11 SO AUBREE CLAYTON #14 SR LENAYA GONZALEZ #15 SR TORILEE DUFFIELD #20 SR DESTINY NEWLAND #22

Obituaries

Obituary:Janie Barker

Janie Barker, age 81 of Iowa Park, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Hospice of Wichita Falls. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m.

Obituary: JoAn Key

JoAn Key, age 87, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Grace Care Center in Olney, Texas.

John Carl Newman

John Carl Newman

Juerrine Kay Routon

Juerrine Kay Routon passed from this life into the next, July 5, 2023, with her son Chuck by her side. Services will be held 2:00 P.M. July 9, 2023 at the First Methodist Church in Newcastle.

Bette Ray Biter

Bette Ray Biter, 88, of Olney, passed from this life July 4, 2023 in Graham, Texas. Bette was born May 2, 1935 in Olney to the late Carl and Willie (Leberman) Wainwright.

Anita F. Maddox-Garcia passed away on May 8, 2023. Memorial services will be held on June 24, 2023 at the Olney Family Worship Center at 507 N. Ave. B in Olney, Texas.