OLNEY TOWN TALK
On this episode of Town Talk, Olney Enterprise Editor and Town Talk host, Gina Keating, discusses rural area points of interests.
News Stories
The Olney City Council and Police Chief Dan Birbeck commended three OPD officers for bravery in the line of duty for rescuing three men from a house fire on Feb. 22.
By Gina Keating | Editor
The Olney City Council entered into contract negotiations with Simon Dwyer with the intent to hire him as the new City Administrator, Mayor Rue Rogers said. Mr.
By Gina Keating | Editor
Dear Editor:
As the owner of The Pipeliner Inn, I am requesting that all candidates running for City Council and Mayor in the upcoming May 4 election repeal the water surcharge.
Three miles west of Olney on State Highway 114 sits a small leather shop called Kingdom’s Kreations.
By Zachary Schertz | Contributor
Thirty-two Olney Junior High students represented OISD at the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association Middle School State Championship Meet in San Antonio on Saturday, April 13.
By Rhonda Jeske-geter | Ojh Science Teacher
My grandfather died a hero. He was 30 years old.
By Melissa Edgington | Columnist
Science teacher Claire Meschkat was named the 2024 Aviation Educator of the Year by the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division at a gathering of the state’s aviation industry last mon
By Gina Keating | Editor
Sports
The Olney Cubs hosted district rivals the Seymour Panthers for the second game of a double header, with second place in District on the line.
The Little League Cub 12U and 11U had a rare chance to play each other for an exhibition game at Cub Field.
Olney Cubs baseball played the Archer City Wildcats Friday, April 12, winning 12-4, advanced their record to 8-9-1, and tied Seymour for second in the district.
This year, the Olney FFA has competed well in Career Development competitions, competing against 99 schools in the local area and 19 others at district competition on April 10.
The OHS Lady Cubs softball players celebrated Senior Night during their last game of the season.
Olney High School [OHS] student athletes traveled to Graham on April 11 to compete in the UIL Area Track Meet.
Obituaries
Don “Sonny” Wainwright passed away on April 29, 2024 at Olney Hamilton Hospital at the age of 87. Services will be held at the chapel at Lunns Funeral Home in Olney later this week.
Sam Vernon Akins, age 90, of Bedford, Texas, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. The family will hold a private burial at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery later that day.
Neva Lou McClatchy, age 97, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Grace Care Center in Olney, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
On February 23rd, 2024 Jimmie William Pierce Sr. age 87 went to be with our Lord. He was reunited with his wife whom he desperately missed for the last 649 days.
Waylon Drew West, age 44, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his home in Olney, Texas. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 p.m.
Walter “Woody” Kuykendall, age 70, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Edmond.
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