The controversial Senate Bill 10, which requires all public schools in the state of Texas to display posters of the Ten Commandments in all classes, was passed on June 21 and has now made its way into the classrooms of Olney High School.
Young County voters approved all 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution in the Nov. 4 general election, all of which passed statewide, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night. With eight of nine polling places reporting, every proposition passed by a wide margin—several with more than 80 or 90 percent support— reflecting a strong local endorsement of statewide tax, infrastructure, and public-service measures. Turnout was 15.8 percent, according to the elections supervisor.
ELIASVILLE— Young County residents on Nov. 5 challenged backers of a proposed solar farm on transparency, environmental impacts, endangered species, floodplain maps, fire risk, stormwater controls, property values, relatively low job creation, and the lack of a single regulatory agency overseeing Texas solar farms.
Young County residents crowded into the Loving Community Center on Nov. 4 to debate a proposed Stream Data Centers development near the Graham Country Club that could bring millions of dollars in tax revenue—but is drawing fierce opposition from landowners.
With Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas just around the corner, Virginia’s House and Dr. Goodall’s House are entering their busiest— and most urgent—season of the year. The nonprofit, which serves abused, neglected, and traumatized children across Young, Stephens, and Throckmorton counties, is preparing holiday baskets, running its Toys for Joys program, and ramping up outreach as more families turn to the organization for help amid shrinking social-service support.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992