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In this episode of Olney on Air, we sit down with Preston Crow, Director of House of Mercy Enterprises (HOME), an Olney-based Christian recovery ministry with a mission that reaches far beyond traditional addiction recovery.

Preston shares how HOME uses biblical teaching and discipleship to help individuals and families rebuild their lives, including a unique program that allows married couples with children to walk through the recovery process together. We also talk about HOME’s growing impact in the Olney community, including plans to transform the former Olney clinic into affordable transitional housing for program graduates and the exciting opportunity to utilize the historic Lovett House on Main Street for affordable housing and Bible studies.

Preston also opens up about his personal journey, his involvement with Kairos prison ministry, and why supporting people doesn’t stop when they graduate from the program.

We wrap up by highlighting two important opportunities to support HOME this year: Texoma Gives, September 3–5, including a large yard sale at 312 West Main Street, and HOME’s Annual Gala on September 12 at The Refuge, featuring brisket, a silent auction, raffles, and powerful testimonies from HOME graduates.

Learn more, get involved, or donate: houseofmercyenterprises.org

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In this episode of Olney On Air, we’re shining the spotlight on The Refuge and the important work they’re doing for children and families right here in Olney.

The Refuge provides after-school care, summer camps, and summer feeding programs, giving local kids a safe and supportive place to learn, grow, and build relationships. They also make it a priority to teach children about Jesus and His grace, helping kids grow in their faith while being surrounded by caring adults and a strong community.

🌯🐷 Support The Refuge on September 3rd!

The Refuge will be hosting a fundraiser at their location featuring breakfast burritos and pulled pork sandwiches. Stop by, grab something delicious, and help support the programs that make a difference in the lives of local children.

📅 September 3rd
📍 The Refuge — Olney, Texas

💙 Want to give directly? You can support The Refuge through their Texoma Gives donation page:

👉 Donate to The Refuge : https://donorbox.org/donate-to-the-olney-christian-community-center-the-refuge

Every donation and every bit of community support helps The Refuge continue serving local kids and sharing the message of Jesus and His grace.

🎙️ Tune in to Olney On Air for our Texoma Gives Nonprofit Spotlight and learn more about The Refuge and how you can get involved!

#TexomaGives #TheRefuge #OlneyOnAir #OlneyTexas #NonprofitSpotlight #SupportLocal #CommunityStrong #GiveBack #AfterSchoolCare #SummerCamp

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In this episode of Olney On Air, we’re shining the spotlight on the Olney Community Library and the important role it plays in our community.

The library is so much more than a place to check out a book. It’s a place for learning, connection, resources, and activities for people of all ages. We’re talking about the programs, services, and opportunities the library provides and why community support is so important to keeping these resources available for everyone.

🎉 Don’t miss the Olney Community Library Fundraiser!

📅 September 3rd
⏰ 12:00–6:00 PM
📍 Come out and support the library while enjoying a bake sale and auction!

It’s a great opportunity to have some fun, grab some goodies, bid on some great items, and help support a local organization that serves our entire community.

💙 Want to support the library? You can make a donation through their Texoma Gives campaign and help the Olney Community Library continue providing valuable resources, programs, and services.

👉 Donate or learn more: Olney Community Library Donation Page

🎙️ Tune in to Olney On Air to hear more about the Olney Community Library and discover how you can get involved!

#TexomaGives #OlneyCommunityLibrary #OlneyOnAir #OlneyTexas #SupportYourLibrary #SupportLocal #CommunityStrong #NonprofitSpotlight #BakeSale #Auction

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🎓 Texoma Gives Nonprofit Spotlight: Olney Education Foundation 🎓

In this episode of Olney On Air, we’re shining the spotlight on the Olney Education Foundation and the impact they’re making for students and educators in our community.

We’re talking about the Foundation’s mission, the programs and opportunities they help provide, and how community support can make a lasting difference in the lives of Olney ISD students. From supporting innovative educational opportunities to helping strengthen education in our community, the Olney Education Foundation is investing in the future of Olney.

💙 Want to make a difference? During Texoma Gives, you can support the Olney Education Foundation and help provide more opportunities for local students and educators.

👉 Donate today: olneyef.com/donate

🎙️ Tune in to Olney On Air to learn more about the Olney Education Foundation and how you can help invest in the future of our community!

#TexomaGives #OlneyEducationFoundation #OlneyOnAir #OlneyTexas #SupportEducation #InvestInOurFuture #NonprofitSpotlight

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🌱 Texoma Gives Nonprofit Spotlight: Keep Olney Beautiful 🌱

In this episode of Olney On Air, we’re shining the spotlight on Keep Olney Beautiful with Kyle Turner!

Kyle joins us to talk about the mission of Keep Olney Beautiful, the importance of keeping our community clean and welcoming, and the many ways volunteers help make Olney a better place to live, work, and visit. We’ll also hear about the organization’s projects, how community members can get involved, and why local support matters.

💚 As part of Texoma Gives, we’re encouraging our listeners to learn more about Keep Olney Beautiful and consider supporting the work they’re doing right here in our community.

Show your support at this link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/general-donation-175

🎙️ Tune in to Olney On Air and discover how a little community pride can make a big difference!

#TexomaGives #KeepOlneyBeautiful #OlneyOnAir #OlneyTexas #SupportLocal #CommunityPride #NonprofitSpotlight

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🎙️ OLNEY ON AIR: TEXOMA GIVES NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT — SENIOR CUB CENTER ❤️

We’re kicking off our Texoma Gives Nonprofit Spotlight with an organization that plays an important role in caring for the seniors in our community — the Senior Cub Center!

In this episode of Olney On Air, we’re learning more about the Senior Cub Center, their mission, the people they serve, and the impact they have right here in Olney. We’ll also talk about their goals for the coming year and how community support helps them continue their work.

📅 Texoma Gives Day is September 3rd!

If you’d like to support the Senior Cub Center, you can make a donation here:

Donate to the Senior Cub Center : https://olneyscc.org/#donate

Every donation, no matter the size, helps support an organization that is making a difference for our local seniors. ❤️

🎧 Listen to the Senior Cub Center’s episode of Olney On Air and hear their story!

Then mark your calendar for September 3rd and Give Local!

#TexomaGives #TexomaGives2026 #SeniorCubCenter #OlneyOnAir #OlneyTexas #OlneyTX #YoungCounty #GiveLocal #SupportLocal #NonprofitSpotlight #CommunityStrong #OlneyChamber

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Episode 13 takes us around Olney as we sit down with David Parkey from First State Bank, our Business of the Week! We talk about the bank, the people behind the business, and their role in our local community.

Then, we head out in person to cover the Olney Economic Development Corporation (OEDC) meeting and bring you the latest from the discussion and what’s happening in Olney.

And don’t forget to join us for the Chamber’s Mix & Mingle on Tuesday, August 18th at 6 PM at First State Bank! Come out, meet local business owners, connect with the community, and show your support for our local businesses.

🎙️ Episode 13 of the podcast — local voices, local business, and what’s happening in Olney.

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Gina Keating talks with Dione Sims, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 25th Congressional District, during the Young County Democratic Party’s Beans ’n Jeans gathering in Graham on July 20, 2026.

Sims is a longtime educator, pastor and community activist who worked alongside her grandmother, civil rights leader Dr. Opal Lee, in the successful campaign to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. She is also the founder and president of Unity Unlimited, a nonprofit devoted to education, unity and community engagement.

In this interview, Sims discusses why she is running for Congress and what she believes Washington must do for the rural communities of District 25. The conversation covers access to health care and mental-health services, support for rural hospitals, infrastructure, education, small businesses and the pressures facing working families and older Texans.

Sims also reflects on what she learned from her grandmother’s persistence and how the campaign for Juneteenth shaped her understanding of public service, coalition-building and lasting political change.

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