The Olney City Council gave final approval needed to establish Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ-1) at the April 27 meeting, opening the gate for Olney Development to start work on several shovel-ready projects..
The City of Olney’s department heads reported steady activity across city operations during the April 27 council meeting, with officials also announcing that the municipal swimming pool is scheduled to open May 26.
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!
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Olney, Texas 76374
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