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
Students at Newcastle High School enjoyed an elegant night out at Painted Lakes Ranch for their 2025 Prom.
By Will Sadler
Olney High School juniors and seniors— are you ready to spend a week this summer gaining leadership experience, learning how government really works, and meeting some of the most motivated students
By Gina Keating
The Young County Olney Cub Center [Cub Center] hosted the monthly game night which included delicious potluck dishes provided by attendees.
By Will Sadler
Olney Junior High TMSCA team ventured to San Antonio to compete in the State Championship meet hosted by the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association.
By Rhonda Geter
The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors considered Friday whether to issue an additional $6 million in general obligation bonds to help fund construction of the new hospital facility, and sa
By Gina Keating
Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck joined Young County law enforcement leaders and community advocates at a March 24 immigration forum hosted at North Central Texas College in Graham.
By Gina Keating
The Olney City Council said it will likely raise commercial dumpster rates in order to cover the City’s growing losses on waste removal services.
By Gina Keating
Olney Hamilton Hospital staff told the hospital’s board on Friday that they are considering further service reductions, including plans to downgrade the hospital’s trauma designation and eliminate
By Gina Keating
Sports
Golfers from many school districts descended upon Olney Country Club for the annual OHS-sponsored Olney Invitational Golf meet.
After a successful Newcastle Junior High track meet, the coaches and volunteers were primed and ready to host the first Newcastle High School track relays at their new sports complex.
Olney Junior High hosted their annual TMSCA state qualifying Math & Science meet on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The OHS Lady Cubs and NHS Ladycats travelled to Bells High School to compete in the Powerlifting Regionals after a successful season for both schools.
The newly revamped OHS Cubs Powerlifting programs have seen a quick rise to success with Coach Casey Keeter at the helm.
The Lady Cubs Varsity softball team hosted the Haskell Lady Indians for a warm up game to help tune up the team and make any adjustments before taking the field for regular play.
Obituaries
Harold Lee Garlington, age 96, of Archer City, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Garry Melton, 71, of Olney, passed from this life on Friday, February 21, 2025 in Graham.
Mary Patricia (Phelan) Kelly (Pat) died peacefully in Mont Belvieu, Texas on February 22, 2025. She was 102 years old.
Boots Davis, 88, passed away February 9, 2025, at Hamilton Hospital in Olney, Texas. Family visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
Grover Parsons, age 89, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at United Regional in Wichita Falls, Texas. Family visitation will be held Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Joe Bob Madera, 88, of Wichita Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, surrounded by family.
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