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Olney Police Detective Autumn Thames as interim police chief while the Olney City Council searches for a successor to OPD Chief Dan Birbeck, who took the police chief’s job for the City of Vernon. Photo by Will Sadler

Julie Nawrocki, director of philanthropy for the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, stands with United Methodist Pastor Harrell Braddock, Olney Mayor Rue Rogers, Anna Rogers, and Food Bank CEO David O’Neil at a reception to inform Olney residents about the F

The Refuge Olney Christian Community Center director Rodney Nance, (far left) dressed as Uncle Sam, parades down Main Street with his family on July 4, after winning Most Patriotic Citizen for the third year in a row. Photo by Will Sadler

The mission trip from Olney to Louisiana last month drew 13 Olney residents, including Jan and Harrell Braddock, Carl and Karen Craig, Gail and Walter Spears, Jerry Bunch, Vanessa Garcia, Erin and Riley Lloyd, Lawton Spindle, Lori Davenport, and Mary Brad

CEMCO employees gathered inside one of the manufacturing buildings for the company’s 50 anniversary celebration on July 17, 2025, for a meal and fellowship. Founded in 1975 by L.F. and Carla Perry, CEMCO has remained a small, tight-knit business with de

The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors learned from the project manager of the new hospital that the project was running on time and under budget so far.The Olney City Council agreed to shut down Avenue L during the 16-month construction period. P

The Olney American Legion Post 414 performed a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday evening. The ceremony includes a flag inspection and prayer shown here. City Councilmember and Legion Chaplain Steven Nurre, Post Vice Commander Eric Loggins, and Post Comma

The Olney in America celebration was rained out but that didn’t stop many from making memories in the rain, like Colter Owens who enjoyed good old fashioned puddle splashing. Photo by Jackie Owens

Edwana Fikes, a longtime volunteer at the Olney Senior Cub Center, reacts to thanks by Center director Angela Lockard, who lauded Mrs. Fikes for her long service to the Senior Cub Center. Mrs. Fikes announced her retirement in July. Photo by Will Sadler

The Olney ISD Board of Trustees tapped Olney native and former Cub quarterback Dustin Altmiller to fill the Athletic Director/Head Football Coach post upon the departure of Coach Chris Tobola. Photo provided by Dustin Altmiller

Looking Back: July 2025

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 11:00pm

Looking Back: July 2025

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 11:45am

ERCOT: Little chance of blackouts this winter Winter has officially arrived, and officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas say the Texas power grid is expected to hold up thro

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Barry and Ann Hodges and their grand-daughter Emilia Jane show off an Olney Chamber of Commerce certificate celebrating their second anniversary in business in Olney. Congratulations, Big Luv! Photo by Gina Keating

Big Luv’s Celebrates Two Years of BBQ Love in Olney

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 11:45am

The Olney Chamber of Commerce marked a milestone for a business with a big presence last week, awarding Big Luv’s BBQ a commendation for its second anniversary on Main Street — and for the steady line of customers that has become a familiar sight outside the restaurant.