The City of Graham is considering raising water rates by 7 percent, a change that would impact customers in unincorporated parts of Young County, City Manager Eric Garretty told county commissioners during their July 28 meeting.
A lawsuit filed by Salt Creek Veterinary Hospital against a former employee has escalated into a broader fight over non-compete agreements and access to veterinary care in rural North Texas.
Olney Hamilton Hospital is off to a strong start in its 2026 fiscal year, showing a $263,000 profit through July— $780,000 better than the same period last year, Administrator Mike Huff told the hospital board of directors on July 25. Net income rose 23 percent while expenses increased by just 8 percent.
Young County Commissioners voted unanimously to give all of the county’s elected officials a 3 percent salary increase for fiscal year 2026 during their July 28 budget workshop.
Keep Olney Beautiful (KOB) is brightening up Tom Griffin Park with a new lighting project aimed at improving safety and usability for the community. The organization has raised funds to replace broken or weak lights on all 15 poles throughout the park and has contracted Willen Electric to handle the installation.
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Olney, Texas 76374
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