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U.S. Rep. Williams Tours Tower
Congressman Roger Williams Addresses Tariffs, Budget Cuts, and Small Business Regulation in Olney Visit U.S. Congressman Roger Williams toured Tower Extrusions on April 22 and fielded questions from local officials, business leaders, and journalists, speaking about federal tariff policy, proposed budget cuts, and economic challenges facing rural Texas communities.
Congress eyes cuts to programs for seniors, children
Proposed cuts to federal health and human services programs could dramatically affect seniors and low-income families in Young County, according to local advocates and national organizations.
New Hospital on Track, Avenue J to Close ‘Soon’
The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors received an update last Friday on the progress of the new hospital project, as construction preparations accelerated with key contracts signed and site work underway.
OISD Releases New School Ratings
Olney Independent School District received an overall grade of B under the new Texas Education Agency accountability ratings released last week, with individual campuses showing strong progress despite changes that many districts say unfairly lowered scores statewide.