The Olney Economic Development Corporation board of directors received updates on several ongoing projects at its Jan. 14 meeting, including progress on the reopening of the county “tag” office, downtown revitalization efforts, and work tied to future tax and redevelopment initiatives.
The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors received a positive financial update and a progress report on the construction of the new hospital campus during its Jan. 23 meeting. The board also heard updates on tax credit financing, renewed academic partnership efforts with Texas Tech’s rural medical program, and about a change to an upcoming hospital tour.
As Olney welcomes a new year, the Chamber of Commerce stands at the heart of its business community, launching the 2026 membership drive with a slate of opportunities designed to empower businesses, individuals, and nonprofits alike, Chamber director Kimberl Smith said..
The Olney High School Congress team went to state prelims held at the University of Texas at Austin. Ava Stewart and Will Caffey had advanced from the Prelims to attend Super Congress and compete on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
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![This year’s ag mechanics competition had low numbers but still offered special moments to make lasting memories like this brother-and-sister team. Marlee [L] and Luke [R] Lane [pictured center] from Olney FFA working together to manufacture a table and](https://www.olneyenterprise.com/sites/olneyenterprise.com/files/styles/teaser/public/9f6751b878_Ar01001027.jpg?itok=2v7jc81-)
