First Baptist Church of Olney’s associational camp, Camp Chaparral, was among dozens of camps that petitioned state lawmakers to roll back new state safety rules that could financially sink rural camps, such as the popular Iowa Park camp attended each summer by dozens of Olney children.
A Graham childcare operator plans to open a daycare in Olney after reaching an agreement in principle with the Olney Economic Development Corp. to purchase the former Head Start building.
The Olney City Council voted Monday night to begin charging a $25 fee for water access at Tom Griffin Park and Tommy Perkins Park for private parties using large inflatable water slides and similar attractions.
After complaints from both residents and courthouse employees, the Young County Commissioners Court voted May 11 to establish uniform courthouse hours and require county offices to remain open for full workdays ahead of holidays.
Candidates for the commissioners court and county judge who oppose incoming industrial projects such as the proposed Tapaderos Solar Farm have argued that large renewable energy developments fail to create lasting jobs or meaningful longterm revenue for Young County.
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