After multiple Olney residents reported being placed on hold while trying to reach 911 during an April 14 incident involving a reckless driver, Police Chief Bryan Barrett said the city may need to look at adding layers of backup — even as he cautioned there is no simple fix.
The Olney City Council recognized Municipal Clerks Week during its April 27 meeting, formally honoring the work of city staff responsible for recordkeeping, elections, and day-to-day administrative functions.
Ten Newcastle High School [NHS] athletes did well enough at Area competition to move on to compete in Regionals this season. Athletes competing at Regionals are Allison Melton, Greenleigh Moore, Aubree Clayton, Camren Mallory, Jayden Hemby, Cruizer Crossland, Keyton Newland, Keegan Voyles, Tristan Schultz and Rylan Hinojosa. Regionals for these athletes will be May 1 and May 2 at Midway High School in Waco. Good luck, athletes!
Wil Jeske farms wheat and raises cattle on family land near Olney, producing hard red winter wheat for both bread and livestock feed. Like many producers in North Texas, his operation depends on careful timing — buying fertilizer months ahead, balancing input costs against unpredictable commodity prices, and adjusting each season based on what the market will bear.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992
