State Sen. Drew Springer announced last week that he will not seek re-election, saying he plans to return to Weatherford to helm the family financial planning and money management business when his father steps back next year.
Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck announced he will run for Young County Sheriff against incumbent Travis Babcock. If he wins the March primary, Chief Birbeck would become the first Young County Sheriff to reside in Olney.
Voters overwhelmingly approved a $33-million bond issue to replace Olney’s 60-year-old hospital building, turning out at a rate higher than the state average in the Nov. 7 election.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992
