The Olney City Council began the process of simplifying the city’s permitting structure, moving toward a flat-rate system aimed at cutting red tape, reducing confusion, and recovering inspection costs.
Chief of Police Dan Birbeck has announced his resignation from the Olney Police Department after five years of service, accepting the position of Police Chief for the City of Vernon. Chief Birbeck’s final day on duty in Olney will be Friday, June 20. A farewell celebration will be held at the Olney Civic Center that day from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Olney Chamber of Commerce is putting the finishing touches on plans for this year’s Olney in America celebration, including an expanded roster of food trucks and a 360 photo booth, Chamber director Kimberly Smith said.
A tragic accident at the construction site for the new Olney Hamilton Hospital claimed the life of a 53-year-old man from Wichita Falls late Monday morning.
The Fifth Annual McClatchy Golf Tournament brought a weekend of friendly competition, community spirit, and charitable giving to the Olney Country Club on May 31 and June 1.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992