Young County News

Joe Arroyo, 84, of Bellevue, Texas, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Wichita Falls.

The Young County subcourthouse in Olney will likely stay right where it is. During a regular meeting of the Young County commissioners Tuesday, there was much discussion concerning the county offices in Olney which have been leased by the city of Olney to Young County for the last 15 years at a cost of a one-time fee of $35,000. With the initial ...

Young County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to set a maximum tax rate of 67 cents per $100 in assessed valuation but promised the final tax rate would be lower.

Young County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to set a maximum tax rate of 67 cents per $100 in assessed valuation but promised the final tax rate would be lower.

Wednesday, July 22 OPOMAC Board The Old Post Office Museum and Art Center will have a board meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the center.

Saturday, July 18 Fort Richardson Historian Ron Paynter of the Texas 13th Cavalry will hold an afternoon lecture from 1-3 p.m. Saturday in the Interpretive Center of Fort Richardson.

Wednesday, July 1 Bible Study Saint Michael's Estates will host a Bible study at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in its community room.

Saturday, June 20 HSYC Adoption Special The Humane Society of Young County will have a two-for-one adoption special for cats and kittens beginning Saturday and ending Tuesday, June 30.

Wednesday, June 24 Bible Study Saint Michael's Estates will host a Bible study at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in its community room.

A celebration of life and hope turned tragic Saturday morning with the death of one of the Relay for Life organizers.

After a three-hour manhunt Wednesday afternoon, a Newcastle man was arrested and taken into custody on three outstanding warrants.

Jay Brewer protects a cowboy while fighting bulls at the Graham Bull Blowout at the Young County Arena.

Sheriff's office Investigator Tim Bay, left, and Throckmorton County Game Warden Shea Guinn look through Jerry Anderson's truck.

Nicky Arellano, left, a Graham High School sophomore, and Jeremy Perez, an Olney High School junior, have been chosen as People to People Student Ambassadors and will tour Europe this summer.

Young County is entering the 21st Century slowly but surely. Internet access is available through different means throughout the county, but the options and results vary greatly depending on location.