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Windthorst imposes will on Wildcats in 11-Mile War rematch

5 years ago By Will Edwards

After battling for a 21-20 win in the regular season on Sept. 11, fourth-ranked Windthorst (11-1) left little to the imagination as to which team deserved to continue playing in the postseason.

Windthorst’s Kyle Wolf pulls down his second touchdown catch of the night on a 14-yard pass from Cy Belcher as Archer City’s Callen McCasland tries to break up the pass. The Trojans defeated the Wildcats 42-7 in their area round matchup in Graham on Friday, Nov. 20. Photo/Will Edwards

Marvin J. "Frosty" Hoff, Jr.

5 years ago By News Staff

Marvin J. “Frosty” Hoff, Jr., age 72, of Windthorst, Texas passed away Monday, Nov.

Archer City Angel Tree underway

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer City Salvation Army is organizing an Angel Tree to serve children in need within Archer City. According to Salvation Army volunteer Jessica Deerinwater, Angels are available on the Archer City Salvation Army Facebook page or can be picked up at the Archer City First Baptist Church office from 8:30 a.m.

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

5 years ago By Dr. Ken Bridges

Thanksgiving In what has most certainly been one of the most unusual years in memory, the nation will mark Thanksgiving once again on this Fourth Thursday in November. It is part of a long tradition that has spanned many generations, including historical parallels in Texas.

Archer City council tackles code enforcement issues

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Danny Barrett, Director of Texas Communities Group, was on hand at a council meeting held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, to provide information at a public hearing. TCG, LLC was hired by the City of Archer City to conduct code enforcement activities.

Archer City City Council meets in person with plexiglass cubicle dividers. L to R: City Manager, George Huffman and Mayor, Kelvin Green. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Hometown Gardener

5 years ago By News Staff

Happy Thanksgiving. The official holiday when we all give thanks. Most of us, in truth, find something to be thankful for several times every day. When we awaken after sound sleep, nothing in particular hurts, and we are ready to face the day we are thankful. At least we should be.

LINDEMAN-SMARTT WEDDING

5 years ago By News Staff

Chelsea Kay Lindeman and William Terrell Smartt, III were married on the 23rd day of November 2019 at First United Methodist Church Wichita Falls Texas followed by a reception at the Wichita Falls Country Club.

Eagles' defense fuels area round win

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The Holliday (11-1) defense stymied S&S Consolidated (6-5) all night, holding the Rams to just 10 first downs and 206 yards of offense in a 44-7 area-round beat down on Thursday, Nov. 19, in Bowie.

Holliday’s Crae Jackson breaks through the line before scoring on an 18-yard touchdown Photo/Will Edwards

Veitenheimer shooting to improve for Sooners

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Few in Archer County and the North Texas area compare to Tatum Veitenheimer. The pig-tailed blonde left Windthorst as the region’s all-time leading scorer with 3,311 career points, averaging nearly 25 points pergame to garner all-state accolades all four years of her illustrious prep career.

Former Windthorst Trojanette Tatum Veitenheimer is prepared to lead the Oklahoma Sooners in her junior season as the team's point guard. Courtesy photo/OU Athletics

Check It Out! Archer Public Library

5 years ago By News Staff

The Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.