The Olney City Council formally swore in Bryan Barrett as police chief during its Nov. 24 meeting, marking the official start of a new chapter for the department after months of leadership transition.
The board of Olney Hamilton Hospital (OHH) is working to reassess its long-term financing plan after Plug Power abruptly announced last month that it will cancel construction of its $850-million hydrogen plant in Young County—a decision that eliminates one of the central revenue sources the board told voters would help repay the bonds for Olney’s new hospital.
The Olney Chamber of Commerce [OCC] and Keep Olney Beautiful [KOB] teamed up to host another festive and exciting tree lighting ceremony at the gazebo off Main Street in Olney.
The Olney City Council passed the first reading of the 2025–26 budget ordinance at a special called meeting on Sept. 15.
The House of Mercy Enterprises (HOME) celebrated its 8th Annual Gala on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Olney Civic Center, drawing a large crowd of supporters for an evening of testimony, fellowship, and fundraising.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992