The Olney Economic Development Corporation is considering a $250,000 investment to begin assembling and developing a small industrial park that officials hope could provide a landing place for a modular-home factory and other manufacturers.
The Olney Cub football team won against Archer City with a score of 42-36 in front of a packed Homecoming crowd in Cub Stadium. This long awaited victory sheds light on the hard work that both the players and coaches have poured into this season.
The Olney City Council unanimously adopted a $3.74 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and lowered the City’s property tax rate by nearly 10 cents during its Sept. 14 meeting.
The Newcastle High School Bobcats hosted the Guthrie Jaguars for their Homecoming game and buried the Jaguars under the stadium, 50-0. The Bobcats ended the game after the first half, making way for the crowning of the HOCO Hero and HOCO Queen.
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 downtown development and business projects.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
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