The City of Olney issued a boil water order on Sunday after a break occurred along Highway 79. The order happened following low water pressure and other disruptions in water services to its customers throughout Olney.
The church has always been the hub of the African-American community. Since the emergence of the first African-American church in the late 1700s, it had become the cornerstone of survival. It was the place where believers gathered to worship God and provide support to one another. The church helped African-Americans overcome many obstacles and was their source of strength, allowing them to break free from the chains of slavery and later strategize for civil rights.
Nearly 36 years ago, Robert Stark left Ponca City, Oklahoma, to build a life in Olney. His life revolved around his job at Olney Municipal Airport, where he worked until his death. As airport manager and an Federal Aviation Administration safety officer, Stark was considered the go-to guru for many projects during his tenure, including overseeing multiple improvements. Most of his friends who knew him well said that Stark would probably say his greatest accomplishment was the lasting friendships he made with his co-workers, which is why they decided to honor him by spreading his ashes over the place he loved the most.
Allsup’s in Olney has ramped up “conveniences” for their patrons. The convenience store has become a one-stop-shop for almost every need you can imagine. You can purchase gas and a hot meal at the same time. Todd Peebles, the manager, said it is important to offer as many services as possible that benefit their customers. That said, the store has added additional services.
New to the Young County Junior Livestock Show (YCJLS) this year is the Floral Design Competition. Jessie Shortes, one of the Graham FFA advisors and floral design teacher at Graham Highschool was instrumental in bringing the floral competition to YCJLS this year. Shortes stated, “we will be bringing in a professional florist, someone who has been in the industry, they will be looking at things such as proportion, balance, use of different floral elements like line, form and focal point.” Shortes went on to say the most important thing that the judges look for is, can this arrangement be sold in a flower shop?
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992