Olney’s newest auto mechanic, Steven Kinyk, peers into the battery compartment of the golf cart sitting in his driveway on North Avenue B. At first glance, the vehicle looks exactly like the slow-moving carts most people associate with fairways and country roads. But under Mr. Kinyk’s skillful hands, it is becoming an entirely different creature.
Young County Commissioners voted Jan. 12 to designate a reinvestment zone for the proposed Tapaderos Solar Farm, clearing the first formal hurdle toward a tax abatement after a raucous public hearing in which residents pressed officials over land use, transparency, and whether the project would truly benefit the county.
After a six-year delay, the Olney City Council has taken a key step toward replacing the City’s century-old water treatment plant, approving a pilot program that will test new membrane technology on Olney’s water and move the long-stalled project closer to construction.
The new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts; it also ushers in several tax changes that could affect your wallet. Whether you’re saving for retirement, funding your child’s education or supporting your favorite charity, here’s are a few things you need to know about the tax landscape in 2026.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992
