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The leaders of Olney’s business, government and nonprofits gathered at the home of Mayor Rue and Anna Rogers to hear a presentation about Virginia’s House and Dr. Goodall’s House, a nonprofit that advocate for local children, by its new director, Ka
Olneyite Kaci McKinzie, the new director of Virginia’s House, talks to Olney community members about the nonprofit children’s advocacy group at a meeting at the home of Mayor Rue and Anna Rogers last week. Photo by Chad Edgington

Virginia’s House Presents Holiday Programs or Children, Families

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:00am

With Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas just around the corner, Virginia’s House and Dr. Goodall’s House are entering their busiest— and most urgent—season of the year. The nonprofit, which serves abused, neglected, and traumatized children across Young, Stephens, and Throckmorton counties, is preparing holiday baskets, running its Toys for Joys program, and ramping up outreach as more families turn to the organization for help amid shrinking social-service support.

The Olney Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat event drew one of the largest crowds in the event’s history, Chamber director Kimberly Smith said. Revelers marched down Main Street to the Trunk or Treat event at the Gazebo.

Olney Chamber’s Halloween Festivities Draws Spooktacular Crowd

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 3:53pm

Main Street in Olney was transformed into a scene straight out of a storybook Friday night as hundreds of costumed children, parents, and even a few festively dressed dogs packed downtown for the Olney Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat event. Witches, superheroes, pi- rates, and princesses darted between decorated trunks as local businesses and organizations handed out candy and showed off their creative Halloween displays. The smell of popcorn and the sound of laughter filled the cool autumn air as families from Olney, Megargel, and Archer City joined in the fun.

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