The Newcastle Bobcats took on the Guthrie Jaguars in a homecoming contest that ended in a 50-0 blowout for the Bobcats. The Homecoming Queen and Hero were crowned at halftime. Your 2026-27 NHS Homecoming Hero (L) is Keegen Voyles and Homecoming Queen (R)
Wes Dutter (Right, grey shirt), a fishery biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife office in Wichita Falls, goes into detail about spawning beads, how they help lakes, as well as the different functions TPW offers, the day’s tasks.
House of Mercy Enterprises celebrated its 9th annual Gala at the Refuge with its traditional meal of brisket and trimmings, as attendees heard testimony from former and current residents, who credited the faith-based residential program for turning around
Petrolia Quarterback Cody Cox led the Pirates to a 30-26 victory over the Cubs in Olney Stadium, coming from behind with a grinding running game. Photo by Gina Keating
Newcastle Bobcats painted the street after their Homecoming parade cruised through town on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The Bobcats took on the Guthrie Jaguars on Sept. 4. For more on Newcastle ISD’s Wizard of Oz-themed Homecoming celebration,
The Olney Cub Center celebrated Texoma Gives with a lunch and seminar about the impact and struggles of the Aging population. Texoma Gives is a 16-hour event of online giving, designed to boost donations to non-profits. Lunch mates shown in photo for the

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The Newcastle Bobcats took on the Guthrie Jaguars in a homecoming contest that ended in a 50-0 blowout for the Bobcats. The Homecoming Queen and Hero were crowned at halftime. Your 2026-27 NHS Homecoming Hero (L) is Keegen Voyles and Homecoming Queen (R)

The Newcastle High School Bobcats hosted the Guthrie Jaguars for their Homecoming game and buried the Jaguars under the stadium, 50-0.

The Olney Economic Development Corporation approved a $378,705 operating budget for fiscal 2026-27 that would significantly increase both revenues and spending while shifting more money toward down

Wes Dutter (Right, grey shirt), a fishery biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife office in Wichita Falls, goes into detail about spawning beads, how they help lakes, as well as the different functions TPW offers, the day’s tasks.

The Olney High School Ag Class enjoyed a day of learning, helping and hard work as students teamed up with Texas Parks and Wildlife volunteers to give the fish at Lake Olney and Lake Cooper a littl

House of Mercy Enterprises celebrated its 9th annual Gala at the Refuge with its traditional meal of brisket and trimmings, as attendees heard testimony from former and current residents, who credited the faith-based residential program for turning around

House of Mercy Enterprises celebrated another year of changed lives and second chances during its ninth annual gala on Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Refuge.

The Olney ISD Board of Trustees adopted its 2026-27 budget Aug. 27, projecting that the district’s general fund will finish the year with a modest surplus.

President Donald Trump’s plan to temporarily allow as much as 300,000 metric tons of imported beef into the United States has drawn criticism from cattle producers who say the move could hurt Ameri

Newcastle Bobcats painted the street after their Homecoming parade cruised through town on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The Bobcats took on the Guthrie Jaguars on Sept. 4. For more on Newcastle ISD’s Wizard of Oz-themed Homecoming celebration,

Newcastle Bobcats painted the street after their Homecoming parade cruised through town on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The Bobcats took on the Guthrie Jaguars on Sept. 4.

The Olney Cub Center celebrated Texoma Gives with a lunch and seminar about the impact and struggles of the Aging population. Texoma Gives is a 16-hour event of online giving, designed to boost donations to non-profits. Lunch mates shown in photo for the

The Olney Cub Center celebrated Texoma Gives with a lunch and seminar about the impact and struggles of the Aging population.

Sports

Lady Cub #4 Taylor Cadotte goes up for a powerful serve during the Lady Pirates match. | Photo by Will Sadler

The OHS Lady Cubs continue to build success with a hard-fought win over rival Perrin-Whitt Lady Pirates with a 3-2 victory at home on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

The Cubs Varsity football team line up for their first game in district play at Quanah on Friday, Aug. 28. The team lost to Quanah, 12-35. Photo by Ashley Bint

The Olney Cubs opened their football season on the road Friday night, falling 35-12 to the Quanah Indians in a game that Head Coach and Athletic Director Dustin Altmiller said exposed some things t

The Lady Cubs huddle for last-minute instructions from OHS Volleyball Coach Nicholas Tarr. Photo by Will Sadler

Our OHS Lady Cubs Varsity Volleyball team has plowed through competition as the season gets underway.

The Cubs Offensive line is confident this season, with a seasoned running back in Kyle Stewart. Cubs warming up before their scrimmage with the Eagles. Photo by Will Sadler

Although no official score was kept during the Cubs scrimmage against the Texas Leadership Charter Academy Eagles, the Cubs scored the only three touchdowns during the match-up.

Bobcat football players, Ladycat volleyball players, and cheerleaders line up in the gym preparing to take the traditional walk through the Bobcat blowup. Photo by Will Sadler

Newcastle ISD hosted the Back-to-School bash in their new gym. The gym will have the capacity to host four volleyball games at the same time, when the old gym is used.

Obituaries

Jerry Ben Andrews

Jerry Ben Andrews went peacefully into the hands of God on August 9, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on February 13, 1935, in Kilgore, Texas, to Homer E. and Martha E. Andrews.

Johnnie ‘Gus’ Dormier

Johnnie Augustus “Gus” Dormier passed from this world into the arms of the Lord on April 24, 2026.

Barbara Joy Phillips

Barbara Joy Phillips, born June 14, 1938, in San Angelo, Texas, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2026.

In Loving Memory of Johnnie Dell (Dunagan) Cuba

September 10, 1931 – Johnnie Dell Cuba passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 94 while on Hospice Care at EZ Years Retirement Living in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In Loving Memory of Johnnie

February 27, 1929 – June 9, 2025 Johnnie Wesley Cuba passed away at his home in North Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 9, 2025 at the age of 96.

Deborah “Debbie” Dickens

Deborah “Debbie” Louise Taylor Dickens went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2026.