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
A survey conducted by the Olney Enterprise and the Olney Senior Cub Center shows that many Meals on Wheels recipients rely on the program as their main source of nutrition and say they do not have
By Gina Keating
Olney Hamilton Hospital alerted the community to get vaccinated against the measles, in light of an outbreak that has affected more than 150 people in West Texas and has killed one child.
By Gina Keating
Olney High School One Act Play is performing “Tracks” by Peter Tarsi for the 2025 contests. They will have a public performance March 23 in the Olney Auditorium at 2 p.m.
By Ryan Conder | Olney High School Journalism Class
The dueling school voucher plans passed by the Texas House and Senate last month are both “bad bills for kids and public schools,” Olney Independent School District Superintendent Greg Roach said.
By Gina Keating
Olney Junior High students represented well at their first TMSCA State qualifying meet on Saturday, Feb. 22.
By Rhonda Geter | Ojhs Math Teacher & Faculty Advisor
William Scott Whitaker, Olney High School Class of 1961, was included as a person of record in the 1996-1997 issue of Who’s Who in Science and Engineering.
The Olney High School Biology & Conservation Club reached its fundraising goal for a 2025 trip to Costa Rica, OHS biology teacher Will Stewart said.
By Gina Keating | Editor
Sports
The Lady Cubs Varsity softball team hosted the Haskell Lady Indians for a warm up game to help tune up the team and make any adjustments before taking the field for regular play.
The Lady Cubs traveled to Anson Feb. 27 to compete in their first track meet of the season against Anson High School’s Lady Tigers.
The OHS Lady Cubs Softball team hosted the Munday Moguls during their recent Olney Tournament.
The Ladycats rolled over the May Lady Tigers claiming the Regional Semi-Champion, 51-22.
Obituaries
Garry Melton, 71, of Olney, passed from this life on Friday, February 21, 2025 in Graham.
Mary Patricia (Phelan) Kelly (Pat) died peacefully in Mont Belvieu, Texas on February 22, 2025. She was 102 years old.
Grover Parsons, age 89, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at United Regional in Wichita Falls, Texas. Family visitation will be held Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Boots Davis, 88, passed away February 9, 2025, at Hamilton Hospital in Olney, Texas. Family visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
Joe Bob Madera, 88, of Wichita Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, surrounded by family.
Cora Anderson, age 80, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, surrounded by family in Oak Point, Texas. Family visitation will be held Friday, from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Lunn Funeral Home.
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