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These 2025 Olney High School graduates received scholarships and will be mentored through college by the Olney Education Foundation. L-R: Emily Marquez, Brenna Madison, Samantha Garibay, Camron McComack, Isaac Delgado Rios, Aidyn Bitner. Photo provided by

Traviesos restaurant opened in August with an extensive menu of Italian fare, and quickly was inundated with business, owner-operator Terrance Klande said. The restaurant at 1128 W. Main St. brings Mr. Klande’s 32 years of cooking experience in hotels a

Olney ISD Athletic Director and Head Cub Football Coach Dustin Altmiller instructed Cubs during football practice. Photo by Will Sadler

Olney Public Works director Michael Jacoba won a statewide water quality award in August for his management of Olney’s 100-plus-year-old water treatment plant. Mr. Jacoba was also overseeing plans for the city’s new membrane water treatment plant, set

In August, Dr. Chantel Taylor reported to the Olney Hamilton Hospital board that women in Olney would soon have to travel even farther out of town to deliver their babies. Dr. Taylor,one of the few obstetric providers in Young County, announced at a board

The City of Olney saw its taxes readjusted in 2025, meaning some residents’ and commercial property owners will see their taxes increase sharply in 2026. The County Tax Assessor said the entire city was reappraised for the first time in several years to

During the annual Senior Sunrise Rise gathering Seniors, parents and organizers gathered in a prayer circle to meditate on and pray over the seniors’ final year of high school. Photo by Will Sadler

The Bobcats begin practice with special teams working in plenty of kickoffs and extra point kicking. Kicking should be automatic once the ball is hiked and plenty of repetition helps to ensure smooth kicks. Photo by Will Sadler

Former Texas Senator Drew Springer joined former Blackwater contractors Dustin Heard of Olney and Paul Slough of Sanger, Texas at an Aug. 17 book signing sponsored by the Olney Enterprise at Hudson’s on Main, celebrating the release of Raven 23: How the

The OHS 2026 Seniors kept a much-loved student tradition alive with the painting of the intersection of State Highways 114 and Hwy 79. This year’s seniors are: Joseth Acuna, Payton Hembree, Addison Agraz, Alyson Hernandez, Patrice Allen, Savannah Jones,

Looking Back: August 2025

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 11:00pm

Looking Back: August 2025

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Olney Police Detective Autumn Thames as interim police chief while the Olney City Council searches for a successor to OPD Chief Dan Birbeck, who took the police chief’s job for the City of Vernon. Photo by Will Sadler

Julie Nawrocki, director of philanthropy for the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, stands with United Methodist Pastor Harrell Braddock, Olney Mayor Rue Rogers, Anna Rogers, and Food Bank CEO David O’Neil at a reception to inform Olney residents about the F

The Refuge Olney Christian Community Center director Rodney Nance, (far left) dressed as Uncle Sam, parades down Main Street with his family on July 4, after winning Most Patriotic Citizen for the third year in a row. Photo by Will Sadler

The mission trip from Olney to Louisiana last month drew 13 Olney residents, including Jan and Harrell Braddock, Carl and Karen Craig, Gail and Walter Spears, Jerry Bunch, Vanessa Garcia, Erin and Riley Lloyd, Lawton Spindle, Lori Davenport, and Mary Brad

CEMCO employees gathered inside one of the manufacturing buildings for the company’s 50 anniversary celebration on July 17, 2025, for a meal and fellowship. Founded in 1975 by L.F. and Carla Perry, CEMCO has remained a small, tight-knit business with de

The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors learned from the project manager of the new hospital that the project was running on time and under budget so far.The Olney City Council agreed to shut down Avenue L during the 16-month construction period. P

The Olney American Legion Post 414 performed a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday evening. The ceremony includes a flag inspection and prayer shown here. City Councilmember and Legion Chaplain Steven Nurre, Post Vice Commander Eric Loggins, and Post Comma

The Olney in America celebration was rained out but that didn’t stop many from making memories in the rain, like Colter Owens who enjoyed good old fashioned puddle splashing. Photo by Jackie Owens

Edwana Fikes, a longtime volunteer at the Olney Senior Cub Center, reacts to thanks by Center director Angela Lockard, who lauded Mrs. Fikes for her long service to the Senior Cub Center. Mrs. Fikes announced her retirement in July. Photo by Will Sadler

The Olney ISD Board of Trustees tapped Olney native and former Cub quarterback Dustin Altmiller to fill the Athletic Director/Head Football Coach post upon the departure of Coach Chris Tobola. Photo provided by Dustin Altmiller

Looking Back: July 2025

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 11:00pm

Looking Back: July 2025

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Looking Back: January 2025

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Looking Back: January 2025

Looking Back: January 2025

Looking Back: January 2025

Looking Back: January 2025

The Olney Community Library & Art Center held its Valentine’s Day fundraiser, Dueling Pianos Date Night at the American Legion Post 414 on Feb. 8. The event was a fundraiser for the Olney Community Library and Arts Center. The library underwent a ma

Looking Back: January 2025

Looking Back: January 2025

The 2024-25 Ladycats team stands proudly for a photo after capturing the Bi-District Championship. #0 Kenzie King, #1 Camren Mallory, #2 Kinsey Hawkins, #3 Kenna Mahan, #4 Evie May, #11 Emma Hawkins, #12 Jayden Ballard, #15 Rae’Lyn Bennett, #22 Mattie D

The lobby was the first space tackled by Jake Randall, the new owner of the Main Street motel he rechristened The Windmill. Six months after taking over the dilapidated property formerly known as The Pipeliner, he made great strides in rehabilitating its

Looking Back: January 2025

Looking Back: January 2025

The Refuge Christian Community Center in Olney sent 11 volunteers to the Night to Shine , sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, in Wichita Falls in February. Night to Shine is “an unforgettable worldwide celebration event, centered on God’s love, hon

Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck gave tours of the Olney Police station in the former Ranger College building beside the Civic Center after the new OPD opened for business on Feb. 21. The new police station boasts a state-ofthe- art evidence management and

Looking Back: January 2025

Looking Back: January 2025

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 11:45am

2025: A Year of Transition & Hope for Olney

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OHH Endorses Data Center

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:00am

Olney Hamilton Hospital CEO Mike Huff appeared before the Graham City Council on Dec. 4 to publicly support the proposed Stream Data Center, telling a packed chamber that the project could provide critical tax revenue for the county’s strained hospital system.

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County Jailer Arrested For Bribery, Conspiracy

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:00am

A Young County jailer was taken into custody in early December as part of an ongoing criminal investigation that has since been turned over to the Texas Rangers, according to the Young County Sheriff ’s Office.

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