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The Olney Community Library and Arts Center will open to the public for limited purposes on Jan. 12 after a complete renovations - the first total update of the library’s interior since its 1979 opening. The library will host a grand opening, tentativel
The new library layout features colorful carrels in the central area. The carrels have USB and power plugs in the tabletops. Photo by Gina Keating
The conference/gallery room features new steel tables and plastic chairs for meetings, classes, or parties. Photo by Gina Keating

Sneak A Peek at the Olney Library’s New Look

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:00am

The newly renovated Olney Community Library and Arts Center is preparing to reopen to the public with a refreshed interior, new furnishings and reimagined spaces designed to better serve patrons of all ages. The library, which closed in November for renovations, will hold a tentative grand opening on Monday, Jan. 26, from 4–6 p.m., Library Director Lori Cox said. The reopening was pushed back by about two weeks after a delay in receiving carpet slowed the rest of the installation work.

Local Officials Ponder Effect of New State Laws

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:00am

As 2026 begins, Texans will experience a raft of new laws shaping everything from local business taxes to immigration enforcement and unemployment benefits. Federal changes will also bring tax and health-care shifts for individuals and families. These new rules — the result of the 89th Texas Legislature and the 119th U.S. Congress — took effect a week ago and will directly impact residents, employers, schools, and local governments across the state.

Starting New: The Benefits Of Re-Creating Oneself
Starting New: The Benefits Of Re-Creating Oneself

Starting New: The Benefits Of Re-Creating Oneself

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:00am

Reinvention is one of the most persistent themes in literature. The idea of “starting new” carries a magical pull for writers. Humans are uniquely capable of imagining a different version of themselves, dreaming of a different life and then working to make it real. Yet the psychological process behind creating oneself is more complex than simply making a New Year’s resolution. It requires a sincere internal shift and a willingness to sit in uncertainty.

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