The Refuge/Olney Christian Community Center runs programs that nourish children, literally and spiritually, and strives to unite the community around Christian values of love and inclusivity. The Refuge is asking for Olney’s support during the Texoma Gives online fundraiser on Sept. 7. The 16-hour online giving event goes from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and can be accessed at www.texomagives.org.
Young County’s volunteer fire departments were back fighting smaller fires in the blazing hot week after the massive Campbell fire consumed more than 8,000 acres near Olney as local officials examined ways to better support and fund their fire fighting work.
Parents of returning children
As the children headed back to the classroom on Aug. 16 at Olney Independent School District, the teachers and parents were not the only ones getting ready. The Prayer over the Students that was set for the previous Sunday, Aug. 13, was expanded to encompass the entire week.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992
