Jenn & Joe’s Jetty Joint was a local favorite at the Olney in America celebration on July 2 and helped feed the hungry attendees
Commissioners Court tackles emergency planning, grants and budget in busy June Young County commissioners spent much of June balancing long-term planning with day-to-day county business, ranging from disaster preparedness and emergency funding to budget discussions and infrastructure projects.
The Olney City Council filled vacancies on two city boards during its June 23 meeting, appointing local businessman Rand Camp to the Olney Economic Development Corporation board and former City Council member Ronnie Cowart to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The City of Olney is pursuing up to $10 million in state funding to upgrade its aging water infrastructure after the Texas Legislature created a $1 billion program to help communities improve water systems across the state.
The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors unanimously approved a $32,000 contract with historic renovation architect Norman Olson to evaluate the existing hospital buildings, originally constructed in 1927 and expanded in 1964.
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Olney, Texas 76374
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