The City Council rejected a bid for two foreclosed lots because the bidder failed to submit drawings or site plans to ensure the projects are appropriate.
The producers of the TV show “Rural Route Revival” brought a camera crew to Olney last week to shoot scenes throughout the City for a trailer for the documentary-style series about renewing small towns in Texas. Brothers Lance and Corey Groves from Possum Kingdom are producing the “Fixer Upper”-style show and supervising the construction of about 10 new houses in Olney, the
The Texas Senate recently honored Olney philanthropist Carla Perry with a resolution that expressed its high regard for her work benefiting the citizens of Young County through her family foundation and long record of service to the community. Sen. Drew Springer brought the proclamation to the Senate floor on Feb. 21, designated Young County Day. Mayor Rue Rogers presented
The City made its first payment on its $13.5 million revenue bonds for a new water treatment plant last month while waiting for the state’s environmental agency to approve plans, City officials said. The City made its first payment of $543,427.36 in interest and $215,000 in principal on the 2022 revenue bonds, City Secretary Tammy Hourigan said.
The Olney City Council discussed whether to use the money earned from the sale of 10 foreclosed lots to fund a building permit department that could expedite approval and inspections for the building boom expected in the City this year.