It’s a sign of summer ending when the Cubs break the quiet morning with shouts, grunts, and athletes excitedly talking between plays. Cub Football is back in Olney, and Head Coach Dustin Altmiller is in his second year.
Olney motorists should expect lane closures and delays along Main Street for the next several weeks as the Texas Department of Transportation begins a major resurfacing project through town.
Newcastle ISD hosted the annual Tackled by Moms and Decals with Dads. The annual event lasts all night and begins with Bobcats football players being tackled by their moms, who then crash into a tackling dummy. Coach Isiah Archer explained this helps show what players go through during practice. Next, the Bobcats retire to the weight room to decorate their helmets with their dads, affixing the traditional green N on the side and other decals with great care. After the families enjoy a meal, students participate in a lock-in where they play games, make memories, and enjoy other activities that last until the morning. The evening was a fun family activity that Newcastle families look forward to each year.
GRAHAM — Young County Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved publishing a proposed property tax rate of 59.9999 cents per $100 valuation, taking the first formal step toward adopting the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget. County Judge Win Graham said the final tax rate is expected to be lower.
The lazy days of summer are numbered, Olney — the Cubs are heading back to class in less than a week, and there’s a lot to pack into these final days of vacation. From Chromebook pickup to Meet the Teacher night to the first football practice hitting the grass, here’s everything parents need to know to make the transition smooth (and maybe even a little fun).
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