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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.

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.

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

Lady Eagles Cross Country takes silver at State

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The Holliday Lady Eagle cross country team had a goal to repeat as state champions this year. However, competition at the state level is a field of elite athletes, so duplicating last year’s success was going to take a major effort.

Lady Eagles Cross Country team gets a silver medal at UIL XC State Championships held in Round Rock last Monday. Pictured L to R: Sarah Southard, Hannah Spears, Kynzee Jackson, Simone Mouras, Kyla Coheley, Jaycee Lyons, Kenna Wood, Bailee Bowers Courtesy photo/Glenn Griffin

American Legion cancels Thanksgiving meal, donates funds

5 years ago By Press Release

For many years, Gary Johnston Post 198 American Legion has sponsored a community Thanksgiving meal for any and all that wanted to show up. The Legion also delivered meals on wheels that day of up to 50 meals. "We wish to thank all the companies and individuals who have helped us do this," said Burk Morris, Commander of the Post.