It’s officially marching season and the Pride of Olney High School Band advanced from the regional contest. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the band competed at Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls against other bands in the region and they advanced to the Area competition, which was on Oct. 26 in Mineral Wells.
Lealonnie Flores is a new teacher and coach at Olney ISD. She has been married to her husband, Art Flores, for 12 years, and they have two children. They have a 10-year-old son named Major and a 7-year-old daughter named Josey, and they also have a 1-year-old puppy named Poncho.
The state fair took place on Sept. 30, and brothers Kaiden and Mason Johnson showed pigs in the State Fair of Texas Barrow show. Mason showed a duroc burrow, and Kaiden showed a spot barrow. Due to inadequate features, neither of their pigs placed in the show, according to the FFA sponsor. The show, however, was a great learning opportunity for both, as well as a great time.
The Olney City Council has narrowed its search for a new police chief to three finalists, including two local candidates and one from outside the area, Mayor Rue Rogers said.
Olney residents packed Stewart’s Food Store on Saturday to help celebrate the hometown grocer’s 50th anniversary, marking a half-century of service, smiles, and community spirit.
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