I want to admit to making a mistake. While preparing for the Santa Letter Edition, I was trying to narrow down the list of finalists in the Christmas Picture Contest.

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported on Tuesday, Dec. 22, that the county has seen another 100 case increase in total Covid-19 cases in just one week’s time and the county will remain unexempt from GA-29 including a facial covering mandate which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott.

Windthorst Trojans… State Champs!! One point victory! I would have loved to have been there. Those who were likely spent most of that game on the edge of their seats. Having played competitive sports I do know the crowd is a major factor. That energy spurs the players on to do extraordinary things.

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)!

The Sheriff’s Office received 89 Calls for Service during the past seven day period ending Sunday, Dec. 20. On the day of this report there were 29 individuals incarcerated in the Archer County Jail consisting of 25 men and four women.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Archer City ISD is experiencing setbacks while striving to keep everything as normal as possible. It was reported at the meeting the Wildcat boys’ basketball team had been quarantined due to exposure to a positive case.

Faith Memorial Baptist Church welcomes Scott Simpson as its new pastor. Simpson is a graduate of University of the Cumberlands and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The Archer County News presented $10 and a copy of the Santa Letter edition to the first place Christmas coloring contest winners and a copy of the Santa Letter edition to those who were honorable mention.

Holliday middle school took first place in its Academic UIL District Meet, competing against Henrietta, City View and Nocona. The Eagles won the meet with 1,381 points, over 400 points better than runner-up Henrietta (743) and more than 1,000 points better than City View (277) and Nocona (134).

For Scott, Cy and Ethan Belcher, the 2020 campaign was a special year, not only due to the state championship, but as a final sendoff for the group. “There’s something special about having your kid on there, there’s no doubt about that,” Scott said.