Olney Police Department, Texas

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05/23/2026
Skipping seat belts isn't a flex - it's a deadly risk. Teens and young adults ages 15-20 make up 9% of the Texas populat...
05/18/2026

Skipping seat belts isn't a flex - it's a deadly risk. Teens and young adults ages 15-20 make up 9% of the Texas population, yet they were involved in 19% of all motor vehicle crashes in 2024. Tragically 132 of the young people killed in those crashes weren't wearing a seat belt.

The simple choice to buckle up - or not - can be the difference between a bright future or a young life cut short. TxDOT’s teen-focused Click It or Ticket campaign is urging teens to buckle up, every seat, every ride.

Seat belts save lives, but only if you wear them. If you're not buckled up, you could be ejected from the vehicle or even thrown into other passengers. When you buckle up, you protect yourself and your fellow passengers from serious injury or death.

Remember, Texas law requires all drivers and passengers to wear seat belts. Unbuckled drivers and passengers — even those in the back seat — face fines and court costs of up to $200 .

Skipping seat belts isn't a flex - it's a deadly risk. Teens and young adults ages 15-20 make up 9% of the Texas populat...
05/15/2026

Skipping seat belts isn't a flex - it's a deadly risk. Teens and young adults ages 15-20 make up 9% of the Texas population, yet they were involved in 19% of all motor vehicle crashes in 2024. Tragically 132 of the young people killed in those crashes weren't wearing a seat belt.

The simple choice to buckle up - or not - can be the difference between a bright future or a young life cut short. TxDOT’s teen-focused Click It or Ticket campaign is urging teens to buckle up, every seat, every ride.

Seat belts save lives, but only if you wear them. If you're not buckled up, you could be ejected from the vehicle or even thrown into other passengers. When you buckle up, you protect yourself and your fellow passengers from serious injury or death.

Remember, Texas law requires all drivers and passengers to wear seat belts. Unbuckled drivers and passengers — even those in the back seat — face fines and court costs of up to $200.

What a week. We definitely appreciate Everyone of you.
05/07/2026

What a week. We definitely appreciate
Everyone of you.

04/28/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
253 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Young County in north central Texas...
Jack County in north central Texas...

* Until 400 PM CDT.

* At 253 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles north of
Bryson, or 18 miles east of Olney, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Jacksboro, Bryson, Fort Richardson State Park, Perrin, Jermyn,
Gibtown, Joplin, Bartons Chapel, Lost Creek Reservoir, Antelope,
Jean, and Loving.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central
Texas.

For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

School zones can be hectic places with children walking or biking to school, sometimes dashing between cars and hopping ...
04/20/2026

School zones can be hectic places with children walking or biking to school, sometimes dashing between cars and hopping on and off buses. Unfortunately, traffic crashes can and do happen. In 2024, there were 781 traffic crashes in Texas school zones, resulting in two deaths and 17 serious injuries. The most common crash causes were driver inattention, speed, and failure to yield the right of way.

There were also 11 people killed and 93 seriously injured last year in the 2,480 crashes involving Texas school buses. Driver inattention and speed were also the top contributing factors in those crashes.

TxDOT urges drivers to be on the lookout for young pedestrians and cyclists as the school year begins and to slow down, stay alert and follow all traffic laws to keep children safe and avoid costly fines and tickets. TxDOT also encourages parents to start sharing pedestrian and school zone safety tips while their kids are at a young age.

Tips for children walking or biking to school
Use sidewalks. If there’s not one, it's best to walk on the left side of the street facing traffic.
Cross the street only at intersections or marked crosswalks. Look left, right and left again before proceeding.
Always obey crossing guards.
Make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street. Never assume a driver sees you.
Look for traffic when stepping off a bus or from behind parked vehicles.
Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or scooter.
Don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes and ears off the road.
Follow all traffic rules, signs and signals.
Tips for driving in school zones
Be aware that traffic patterns around school zones may have changed since the last school year.
Stay alert and put your phone away. Using a handheld electronic device while driving in an active school zone is against the law.
Stop and yield to people in crosswalks.
Obey school zone speed limit signs. Remember, traffic fines increase in school zones.
Drop off and pick up your children in your school’s designated areas, not the middle of the street.
Keep an eye on children gathered at bus stops.
Watch for children who might dart across the street or between vehicles.

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