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Wildcats blow away Munday

5 years ago By Will Edwards

After an unexpected bye week in the middle of the season thanks to several COVID-19 postponements around the district, Archer City took advantage of its opportunities early in a 61-0 blowout of Munday on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Seniors Callen McCasland and Layne Briggs tackle the Munday ballcarrier for a loss in the first quarter of Archer City’s 61-0 win over Munday on Thursday, Oct. 22 Photo/Will Edwards

Holliday wraps up regular season with 20-4 mark

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The Holliday Lady Eagles closed out the regular season much like they have all season: recording a pair of sweeps to put the finishing touches on a district title.

Holliday was awarded the District 7-3A championship trophy following the Lady Eagles’ 3-0 win over Breckenridge on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Courtesy photo/Jolene Styles

Archer County no longer exempt from mask mandate

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson announced on Monday, Oct. 26, that the county was no longer exempt from GA-29 including facial covers which was issued by Governor Greg Abbot.

Archer City outlasts Windthorst to take over top spot in District 9-2A

5 years ago By Will Edwards

As just about everyone expected, the District 9-2A clash between Archer City and Windthorst lived up to the hype.

Windthorst sophomore Tara Tackett tries to get the ball past Archer City junior Mallory Maxwell in the second set of Archer City’s 3-2 win over the Trojanettes on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Archer City. Photo/Will Edwards

Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified

5 years ago By Press Release

Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be beatified during a special Mass at 10 a.m Oct. 31.

Archer County early voting update

5 years ago By Nathan Lawosn

Archer County Elections Administrator Christie Mooney reported 1,788, or 24%, registered voters have early voted in the Nov. 3 General Election through Monday, Oct.

Voters hit the polls at the Archer County Courthouse Annex on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Through Monday, Oct. 19, 1,788 of registered voters had voted. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Archer County COVID-19 update

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson announced the county had 106 positive cases with five of them being active as of Tuesday, Oct 20. The county also has reported one COVID-19 related fatality.

Improvements to Scotland City Park in the works

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Travelers headed south on U.S. 281 are welcomed to the City of Scotland with a neat and wellkept sign. The sign is just before the ball field on the west side of the highway. Just west of the ball fields is the Scotland City Park.

New playground equipment and swings are ready for children at Scotland City Park. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Dairy Margin Coverage Program Enrollment for 2021 now open

5 years ago By Press Release

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Tuesday, Oct.

Archer County Sheriff’s Weekly Report

5 years ago By News Staff

The Sheriff’s Office received 90 Calls for Service during the past seven day period ending Sunday, Oct. 18. On the day of this report there were 26 individuals incarcerated in the Archer County Jail consisting of 24 men and two women.