OJH Sends Team to TMSCA State
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:00pm
Olney Junior High’s TMSCA group braved the wind and rain to compete in their final state qualifying meet in Abilene on Saturday, March 7.
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USDA Offers Home Upgrade Grants, Zero Down Loans at April 2 Olney Workshop
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:00pm
Residents age 62 and older will have an opportunity April 2 to receive help applying for federal grants to repair their homes during a USDA outreach workshop at the Young County–Olney Senior Center. No reservations are needed and the workshop is open to all.
FFA Kids Shine at Houston Livestock Show
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:00pm
Two Young County students earned top honors in one of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s most demanding youth agricultural competitions, winning the junior and senior divisions of the Commercial Steer Feeding & Management Contest.
OEDC Briefs
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:00pm
The Olney Economic Development Corporation board last week discussed traffic studies for Main Street, possible improvements at Lake Olney, and several development questions during a wide-ranging meeting that touched on future economic development priorities for the city.
Ag News Briefs
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:00pm
Texas Wheat board approves new silage assessment Texas wheat farmers will begin paying a new silage assessment of 16 cents per ton beginning with the 2026 harvest, following approval by producers in a statewide referendum.