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
A powerful thunderstorm packing wind gusts in excess of 60 mph caused significant damage at Olney Municipal Airport on Sunday, July 5, collapsing a temporary aircraft hangar onto 16 Air Tractor air
By Gina Keating Editor@olneyenterprise.com
GRAHAM — Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and economic development leaders from across Young County gathered Thursday, July 9, at North Central Texas College for the 2026 Governor’s Small Busi
By Gina Keating Editor@olneyenterprise.com
The Olney Recreation Association continued to build the Olney Country Club’s reputation as one of North Texas’ premier small-town golf destinations Saturday, July 11, as a full field of 37 teams co
By Will Sadler Advertising@olneyenterprise.com
Nine Olney High School students returned home this month with sore muscles, unforgettable memories, and a new understanding of leadership after completing a seven- day expedition on Utah’s Green Ri
By Gina Keating Editor@olneyenterprise.com
My father-in-law was a farmer, as were many of his siblings. But farming relies heavily on the weather and many other things. When his children were small, Mr.
By Susan Jeske Columnist
Social Security is often one of the most important income sources in retirement. Yet widespread myths about how it works can lead to confusion, unnecessary worry and poor planning decisions.
By Jared Bodkin Financial Advisor 405 N. Washington Seymour, Tx 76380 940.888.1032
After more than a year of planning and discussion, the Olney Economic Development Corporation officially moved forward July 8 with a downtown façade improvement program designed to help property ow
By Gina Keating Editor@olneyenterprise.com
Sports
Olney High School’s Head Volleyball Coach Nicholas Tarr hosted a summer volleyball camp to not only teach necessary skills to up-and-coming volleyball players but to also create excitement for the
Children spent four evenings learning, playing and getting a little messy during Southside Baptist Church’s annual Vacation Bible School, held June 8-11 at the church in Olney.
For a district with barely more than 100 students in its high school grades, Newcastle ISD keeps showing that academic excellence has no size limit.
A Honor Roll Sixth Grade Daniela Alvarado Harper Bitner Jessa Branum Magnolia Caffey Palmer Hargis Caroline Jeske Rylan Keeter Jack Wells
Obituaries
Johnnie Augustus “Gus” Dormier passed from this world into the arms of the Lord on April 24, 2026.
Barbara Joy Phillips, born June 14, 1938, in San Angelo, Texas, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2026.
September 10, 1931 – Johnnie Dell Cuba passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 94 while on Hospice Care at EZ Years Retirement Living in Las Vegas, Nevada.
February 27, 1929 – June 9, 2025 Johnnie Wesley Cuba passed away at his home in North Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 9, 2025 at the age of 96.
Deborah “Debbie” Louise Taylor Dickens went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2026.
Peggy Joyce Choat, 89, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Peggy was born August 18, 1936 in Jacksboro, TX to the late John A.
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