The Olney Economic Development Corporation board of directors received updates on several ongoing projects at its Jan. 14 meeting, including progress on the reopening of the county “tag” office, downtown revitalization efforts, and work tied to future tax and redevelopment initiatives.
The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors received a positive financial update and a progress report on the construction of the new hospital campus during its Jan. 23 meeting. The board also heard updates on tax credit financing, renewed academic partnership efforts with Texas Tech’s rural medical program, and about a change to an upcoming hospital tour.
As Olney welcomes a new year, the Chamber of Commerce stands at the heart of its business community, launching the 2026 membership drive with a slate of opportunities designed to empower businesses, individuals, and nonprofits alike, Chamber director Kimberl Smith said..
“The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.” Nehemiah 9:2 NASB
At the time of my writing, we, like many across the U.S., are bracing for unusually frigid weather. Texas children have been known to play outside on Christmas day in shorts and t-shirts. This year, none of the women I know were really able to get any wear out of their cute Christmas sweaters--It was 80 degrees for much of the Christmas season in our part of the state.
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