The Young County Commissioners Court signaled its support last week for participating in the City of Olney’s industrial Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ, tentatively approving the concept and inviting Olney Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Tom Parker to return with formal documents for signature at the court’s next regular meeting.
The Olney City Council is moving closer to approving a revised and simplified building permit fee structure, a step city leaders say is increasingly urgent as development interest begins to accelerate.
The Olney High School Lady Cubs hosted district rival Archer City Ladycats and came away with a hardfought loss, 46-32. This is a rebuilding year with no seniors on the roster. As the Lady Cubs close their season, look for next season to offer a more seasoned and skilled team. Fight on, Lady Cubs!
![OHS Student Athletes head up the student cheering session with their own sports analyst and sportscaster table. [L-R] Kyle Stewart, Kanton Rodgers and Ricco Sandoval. Photo by Will Sadler](https://www.olneyenterprise.com/sites/olneyenterprise.com/files/styles/teaser/public/a2967eb57e_Ar00801023.jpg?itok=1fY9G1mx)
![OHS Senior Cub #24 Peyton Bedford was escorted by [L-R] Alex Bedford, Ashley Bedford, Marissa Sandlin and Jeremiah Sandlin. Favorite memory: anytime he gets to step on the court with his best buds. Advice for younger players: enjoy the time you have and p](https://www.olneyenterprise.com/sites/olneyenterprise.com/files/styles/teaser/public/a23cbfab82_Ar00801024.jpg?itok=UQ8lF-89)
The Olney High School Cubs hosted the Archer City Wildcats for Senior Night and came away with a big win. The Wildcats are longtime friendly rivals from just north of Olney who in the past have given the Cubs a lot of losses, but this is a new era for the Cubs with a top-rated Head Basketball Coach Eric Symank and a team full of weapons who all play for each other.
Republican David Spiller is seeking re-election to the Texas House District 68, drawing on his record as an incumbent and emphasizing conservative priorities he says align with the largely rural district he represents.
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Olney, Texas 76374
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