The Cubs dashed the dreams of the Chico Dragons’ homecoming victory with a 37-30 win in Chico on Sept. 26. The Cubs came back from a 30-16 deficit in the third quarter to win in the game’s final minutes. This was Olney’s first win of the season unde
March for Jesus founder Verma Fobbs encouraged participants with hugs and words of inspiration. She said she will keep marching as long as the Lord wills it. Photo by Will Sadler
Olney High School once again earned statewide recognition, ranking No. 200 in Texas and claiming the title of top high school in Region 9 in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools list. The annual rankings evaluated nearly 24,000 s
Shane and Cindi Bivins received a special certificate of recognition for being open for one year in Olney from Olney Chamber Director Kimberly Smith Photo by Will Sadler
The Olney Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat event drew one of the largest crowds in the event’s history, Chamber director Kimberly Smith said. Revelers marched down Main Street to the Trunk or Treat event at the Gazebo.
A Sept. 21 storm ripped through Olney, causing severe damage to buildings and structures, including the new bleachers at the baseball complex. Photo by OVFD Capt. Jason Pack
The Olney High School Cubs showed their mettle in their homecoming game at Cub Stadium on Oct. 3 with a 33-0 rout of the Crosbyton Chiefs. Here, OHS Cub Ricco Sandoval (55) showed he could run as well as guarding the quarterback and making running plays a
Looking Back: October 2025
(Right): This year’s HOCO Queen nominees posed with last year’s Queen before being escorted on the field for Queen announcement. [L-R] Bradi Bowers, Allison Alvarado, Rae Bond, Clara Neal [last year’s OHS HOCO Queen] and Morgan Simmons. Photo by Wil
Olney Junior High School Principal and board member Ed Berngen talks about the many contributions The Refuge Christian Community Center has made to the community, churches, and the school district during its 10th anniversary celebration. Photo by Will Sad

Looking Back: October 2025

Looking Back: October 2025