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.
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.
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.
Mint-arugula salad with goat cheese and poached pears
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992
