LIfestyles

Worship Down the Hall

Thu, 04/06/2023 - 4:00am

I have to admit it. When I got the nursery volunteer list in the mail and I realized that I was scheduled to work Easter Sunday, I was kind of bummed. I would be tucked away in a corner of the church, cut off from the energy and excitement of Easter. I would be removed from the sanctuary, where “real” church was happening, where my two older children and I stand and sing together on the front row, where my husband preaches, sometimes fiery and sometimes sweet and always truthful out onto an ever-fascinating, ever- growing crowd of our church family.

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OISD Trustees skeptical of state voucher bill

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 11:00pm

Members of Olney’s school board are skeptical that state lawmakers’ proposals to divert taxpayer money into private, religious, virtual or home schools will help the Olney Independent School District – a view that lines up with a recent poll conducted by the Texas Association of School Boards.

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Councilmembers oppose local self-governance bill

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 11:00pm

The top two city officials oppose two bills that would curb local laws governing safety, the environment and discrimination, an idea that was supported by Sen. Drew Springer, who represents the Olney and planned to file similar legislation.

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OHH pushes back on State control

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 11:00pm

Olney Hamilton Hospital board members say they will push back on state lawmakers’ proposal to regulate what hospitals charge patients, saying the $1.08 million net profit OHH posted for the 2022 fiscal year is proof that local boards can look after their own books.