2021 Year in Review

The 2021 year was indeed an eventful year, which shows the perseverance of the people in our town. There were no excuses, no doubts, and definitely no slowing down despite the worldwide social and economic climates. Olney pushed forward.

While every moment was not the best, we pressed forward regardless of the challenges we faced. We handled our losses with grace as we mourned those who were no longer with us, finding beauty in the memories of our loved ones.

We observed the changes in the town with the opening of new businesses welcomed and supported by the Olney Chamber of Commerce and projects that Keep Olney Beautiful. We embraced opportunities that allowed us to understand how the City plans to use our tax dollars to ensure the stability of Olney for many years. In essence, we were observers of Olney’s legacy once again throughout the year.

Please take a moment to review some of the reminders of our triumphs for 2021 as selected by our readers and staff. Hopefully, these will serve to remind us how far we’ve come and be a stimulant to inspire growth in 2022.

For an entire year in review, visit the Olney Enterprise archives available to subscribers online at

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Also, you may review archived issues at the Portal to Texas History.