Wolf named Archer County Soil and Water Conservation District Producer of the Year
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The Archer County Soil and Water Conservation District named Adam Wolf the county Producer of the Year during its meeting Monday, Dec. 7.
Archer County COVID-19 update
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Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported on Monday, Dec. 7, that the county will remain unexempt from GA-29 including a facial covering mandate which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott.
Holliday’s Bree Zellers inks with Cisco College
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Bree Zellers is a model of perseverance. The Holliday senior overcame an ACL tear in her sophomore year before being sidelined with a torn meniscus her junior season.
Despite the injuries, Zellers lifted the Lady Eagles to new heights in 2020. Holliday made its deepest postseason run since 2012, advancing to the Class 3A Region I Regional Finals before bowing out to eventual state champion Bushland. The Lady Eagles closed the season with a 24-5 record and a district title, largely in part to Zellers’ 261 kills, 42 aces, 25 blocks and 527 digs.
Jackson, Jurecek, Marchand headline District 5-3A honors
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Holliday senior Crae Jackson nabbed District 5-3A Overall MVP honors while senior Crosby Jurecek picked up Defensive MVP accolades and sophomore Peyton Marchand earned Newcomer of the Year. The Eagles finished the season at 11-2 with a district championship and appearance in the regional semifinals.
Belcher runs at XC state meet
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Windthorst Freshman Cameron Belcher finished 41st at the UIL State 2A Cross Country Championships with a time of 13:35.30 in Round Rock Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Bates tabbed District 6-2A Offensive MVP
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Archer City junior quarterback Ty Bates garnered District 6-2A Offensive MVP honors after leading the Wildcats to a 6-4 record and berth in the area round of the playoffs. Bates accounted for 36 touchdowns and 2,824 yards of total offense.
Morton, Mavericks topple No. 8 Eagles
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Eastland senior quarterback Behren Morton is as good as they come at the high school level. The Texas Tech commit is the No.
County approves new sub-division plat
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The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved the plat for the Mesquite Does Bloom Estates subdivision, south of Windthorst on U.S. 281, during its meeting Monday, Nov.
Check It Out! Archer Public Library
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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/.
Archer City Angel Tree underway
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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.
