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Henrietta teen dies in Hwy. 251 vehicle wreck

Graham, Texas · Graham

Henrietta teen dies in Hwy. 251 vehicle wreck

A Henrietta teen died in a two-vehicle wreck Friday south of Olney on Hwy. 251 in Young County.The wreck occurred in the morning Friday, June 13 approximately 7.5 miles south of Olney, according to a release from the Texas Department of Public Safety.A 17-year-old female passenger died in the vehicle wreck due to the injuries sustained in the crash. She was pronounced dead after being transferred to Olney Hamilton Hospital.Read Article

The final link in the chain: After 49 years, Cynthia Langford connects with a father

Graham, Texas · Graham

The final link in the chain: After 49 years, Cynthia Langford connects with a father

This week, Cynthia Re’nee Starks received a birthday surprise of a lifetime when she was able to officially have a father for the first time in the 49 years of her life.Cynthia, or Cindy, celebrated her 49th birthday Wednesday, June 11 at the Young County Courthouse when her name was officially changed from Starks to Langford. The change was made a secret by her parents Robert and Carlotta Langford.But that’s not where this story begins. It all …Read Article

K-9 Bond Finds New Home in Texas

K-9 Bond Finds New Home in Texas

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Chamber Puts Final Touches on Olney In America Celebration

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Wichita Falls Man Killed at Hospital Site

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Steps to Take Following a Job Loss

Perhaps you’ve heard the expression: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s certainly true about an unexpected job loss. And it may cause stress over your financial situation. Here are a handful of steps you can take shortly after the loss of employment to help put yourself in the best financial position. Some of these are time-sensitive, so the sooner you act, the better. File for unemployment – While unemployment insu…Olney · Olney Read Article

County Hires New Jail Commissary Company

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POOHS Chooses Leadership for 2025-2026

By: Marilyn Bennett Oisd Band Co-directorMembers of the Pride of Olney High School Band have selected leaders for the 2025-2026 school year. Drum majors for the group are Sawyer Edgington, Senior Drum Major and Maddox Johnson and Katy Rosales, Junior Drum Majors. Drum majors were chosen by student ballot and tryouts in April. Line officers include Nate Elmore and Kaitlyn Ward (seniors) – Front Ensemble Co-Captains, Aubree Englishbee (junior) and…Olney · Olney Read Article

Delicious Decade: Visit Graham Food Truck Championship of Texas closes out 10 years

It was a celebration of a decade of delicious downtown eats and activities in Graham this weekend with the 10th annual Food Truck Championship of Texas.The Visit Graham organization, which hosted the event Saturday, June 7, said it has grown into something of a tradition for the area each year, drawing in thousands to the downtown square.“It brings so many people to town. It’s what we’re known for. It’s kind of our identity out in the world,” Vi…Graham, Texas · Graham Read Article

GISD sets future goals: District strategic plan established for 2025-2028

After months of planning beginning in early 2025, Graham ISD has set a roadmap for the future of the district with a strategic plan set for 2025-2028.The Graham ISD Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Jan. 15 and accepted a budget amendment of up to $30,000 for the creation of the strategic plan with N2 Learning. N2 Learning and GISD partnered in 2017-2018 to develop the former strategic plan. A 50-plus member committee of community members, parent…Graham, Texas · Graham Read Article

Murray VFD receives emergency water supply from Anheuser-Busch

The Murray Volunteer Fire Department received a huge care package in the fight against wildfires Thursday. The fire department received thousands of cans of drinking water from Budweiser manufacturer Anheuser-Busch. Anheuser-Busch stated in a release that the donation was made to provide hydration for firefighters.Wildfires · Graham Read Article

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