Strong second half powers Trojans past City View, 39-34

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The No. 4 Windthorst Trojans erased a halftime deficit and made enough stops in the second half to hold off City View in a 39-34 thriller on Friday, Sept. 25. The Trojans improve to 5-0 following the win and set up a colossal showdown with second-ranked Hamlin this week.
Windthorst senior Ethan Belcher breaks a tackle in the second quarter of the Trojans’ 39-34 win over City View on Friday, Sept. 25. Photos/Will Edwards.

FUMC Pumpkin Patch in Archer City brings color and fun to community

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For the last five years, members of the Archer City First United Methodist Church have sponsored a Pumpkin Patch to raise money for the children’s ministry. This year, since the children’s ministry has been put on hold due to COVID-19 concerns, part of the money raised will be donated to the Archer Service Center.
Makayla Tapia, Dempsey Hand, and Maggie Yell, kindergarteners from Ms. Berend’s class at Windthorst Elementary School, pose for a picture at their Pumpkin Patch field trip. Photo/Will Edwards

COVID Update

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Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported the county had 87 positive cases with 7 active cases as of Monday, Sept. 28.

Voting in Archer County

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The National November 3 General Election is just around the corner. In Texas the last day to register to vote is October 5. Early voting begins October 13 and will end on Friday, October 30. An excellent source for information about voting in Texas is votetexas.gov. Tex as Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs has provided information online regarding voter registration, voting locations, application for ballot by mail, and who’s on the ballot.
Voting in Archer County

Quilt of Valor presented to James Simpson

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The Quilt of Valor Foundation, established in 2003 ,awards Quilts of Valor to veterans touched by war. The quilt symbolizes and provides comfort and peace for the recipient. James “Jim” Simpson, a Vietnam veteran, was awarded a quilt at a special presentation ceremony held last Saturday afternoon at the home of Jerry and Denise Cooper on Davis Road.
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Hot start fuels Lady Eagles’ sweep of Nocona

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The 18th-ranked Holliday Lady Eagles (13-3, 6-0) could not have asked for a better start in its showdown between the last two unbeaten teams in District 7-3A . Holliday raced out to a 19-2 lead in the first set to set the tone in a 3-0 sweep of Nocona (25-11, 25-22, 25-21) on Tuesday, Sept.
Holliday sophomore Sydney Linn attacks in the first set of the Lady Eagles’ 3-0 win over Nocona on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Photo/Will Edwards

Archer City couple loses home to fire

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Last Sunday an early morning fire caused extensive damage to the home of Lynn and Nita Lewis at 513 E. Main St in Archer City. There were no injuries reported. An account to help the Lewis’s with expenses has been established at American National Bank. Anyone wishing to help with the recovery efforts should make contributions to this account. Photo Jerry Phillips
Archer City couple loses home to fire

Wildcats come up short in shootout, 54-46

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Not often do you score 46 points and expect to lose, but the 10th-ranked Wildcats got burned over the top too many times in a 54-46 shootout loss to Stamford on Friday, Sept. 25. Archer City drops to 2-2 going into district play.
Ty Bates scurries out of the pocket for a gain against Stamford. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Archer City opens district play with pair of sweeps

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The Archer City Lady Cats (9-4, 2-0) started off District 9-2A play on the right foot, sweeping Petrolia in a 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-13) decision on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Archer City before topping Goldburg on the road in another sweep (25-8, 25-16, 25-20) on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Junior Mallory Maxwell puts down a kill in the Lady Cat’s 3-0 sweep of Goldburg on Saturday, Sept. 26. Photo/Jerry Phillips