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Larry Ron Gandy was born in McCamey, Texas, in 1938 as there was no hospital in Kermit, Texas where his parents lived…his birth was quite an event as Larry had a twin, Jerry. In those days twins were not often seen. Larry’s Dad grew up, one of twelve, in Breckenridge, Texas where the family worked in the oil fields and farmed. His dad was working as a truck driver in 1933 when he met Larry’s mom. They fell in love and married in Breckenridge, Texas, where Larry and Judy would repeat their vows 28 years later.

The citizens of Olney and beyond gathered on Friday, June 20, to honor and bid farewell to Police Chief Dan Birbeck, who is stepping down after five years of dedicated service to become the new police chief in Vernon.

With local streets deteriorating and budget constraints limiting what can be done, the Olney City Council is exploring a regional partnership with neighboring cities to share labor and materials costs.