Texas Rep. David Spiller of Jacksboro stirred a heated debate on social media this week after appearing on a nationally broadcast podcast to defend Republican-led redistricting efforts and criticize Democrats who fled the state to block the vote.
Here is the schedule for the Hamilton Street TEMPORARY closure. Friday, Aug. 22: Hamilton Street will remain open to through traffic on this day (although we discourage unnecessary traffic due to preparation activity for Building Erection scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 25) Saturday, Aug. 23: Hamilton Street open to through traffic Sunday, Aug. 24: Hamilton Street open to through traffic Monday, Aug. 25: Hamilton Street CLOSED to any/all traffic until further notice (presumed to be 10 weeks or less) Monday, Nov. 3: Hamilton Street reopened to through traffic (if not sooner) - Information and Graphics courtesy of TrinityHughes Construction
The Olney Cubs and Newcastle Bobcats football team began the season with a tradition that any football player from Texas knows well: the infamous crucible is known as two-a-days.
Police Report Meth Seizure, Decline in Traffic Stops Interim Police Chief Autumn Thames told the City Council that officers seized 40 grams of methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illegal substances during traffic stops in June. Officers also responded to assault calls and two lengthy mental health incidents. “With it getting hotter, people are getting angry,” Chief Thames said. She added that traffic enforcement was temporarily reduced after two Olney officers were inadvertently removed from the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) while the state updated the website, preventing them from running license plates for a short period.
The Newcastle ISD gym was full of activity this summer with different sports camps sharpening student athlete’s skills.
213 E. Main St.
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Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
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