Olney Police Department’s K9 Bond will receive a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Bond’s vest is sponsored by Claire Lillard of Baytown and will be embroidered with the sentiment, “Gifted by Johnny and Claire Lillard.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.
On Nov. 18, Olney Hamilton Hospital [OHH] hosted the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Olney Hamilton Hospital Education Building at 902 W. Hamilton, across the street from the hospital.
On November 18, the Olney Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly luncheon. The Chamber luncheon was sponsored by Stewart’s Grocery Store. Chamber members gathered at Hometown Coffee and Tea to enjoy a gourmet lunch and a special reading from an upcoming play.
The Young County Historical Commission (YCHC) met in an open meeting Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, to discuss the current threat to the 1921 Young County Jail. The 1921 jail was recognized as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission in 2020, but the building’s future is uncertain.
Tracy Wales ( L ) & Kathy Woodall shopping for Christmas at the Olney Floral Open House 11/11/21, Olney Floral provided delicious treats for hungry shoppers. Photos by Will Sadler
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992