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Organization raises funds to feed Holliday families

5 years ago By Jenny Schroeder

The Holliday Senior Citizens Organization is raising funds this year with a Thanksgiving meal and smoked ham sales. The organization uses guidelines established by the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank to provide free meals to qualifying low-income families.

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Santa Letters and Christmas Picture Contest

5 years ago By Jenny Schroeder

This year, in addition to Santa Letters, we will have a Christmas picture contest.

We welcome all students in PK-3 to participate in Santa Letters for publication to the Archer County News. Letters will be published December 17 in our special edition. You can assure students we promptly send the letters to Santa as well.
All students in PK-3 also may participate in the Christmas picture contest. See rules below.

Zellers, Holliday block Brownfield to move on to regional finals

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Bree Zellers was nearly unstoppable, collecting a team-high 15 kills as the Holliday Lady Eagles upset No. 9 Brownfield in a 3-0 sweep (25-17, 25-20, 25-22) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Jim Ned High School in Tuscola.

“Bree was on-fire,” Holliday head coach Wendy Parker said. “She missed a few serves, but as far as everything else, she was lights out.”

The No. 7 Lady Eagles (24-4) meet top-ranked Bushland (27-2) in the regional finals on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Childress at 5:30.

Seniors Avery Stone, Bree Zellers and Brittany James pose for a shot with the regional semifinal championship trophy following Holliday’s 3-0 win over Brownfield on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Tuscola.

Barbara Kay Runnels

5 years ago By News Staff

Barbara Kay Runnels, 82, from Archer City, went to be with the Lord and the rest of her family on Nov. 5, 2020.

County COVID-19 update

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson said on Monday, Nov. 9, that the county will remain unexempt from GA-29 including a facial covering mandate which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott.

New business addresses small town need

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Living in a small town or community has its advantages and disadvantages just as every size community does. But, Misty Cameron is working to address one of the distinct disadvantages those in Archer County face.

Check It Out! Archer Public Library

5 years ago By Gretchen Abernathy-kuck

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 Over- Drive. 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/.