Angelette "Angel" Evonne Sandlin
Angelette “Angel” Evonne (Brown) Sandlin born to Alan Miller and Michelle Ann Knudslien on Aug. 16, 1978, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 30.
Don Rakestraw
Graveside services with military honors for Don Rakestraw, 73, of Gainesville, were scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.
HISD, WISD boards evaluate superintendents
Top: The Holliday ISD school board broke into executive session to have its annual superintendent evaluation. This was Cody Carroll's first as Holliday Superintendent. Carroll also provided the school board with band hall construction update during the meeting Monday, Jan. 11.
TxCDBG process discussed at Holliday city council
Jake McAdams outlined the steps needed to apply for a Texas Community Development Block Grant at a city of Holliday Public Hearing Monday, Jan.12. McAdams represents Public Management, Inc., a firm which manages the administrative process of a proposed grant.
County basketball roundup
Grant powers Archer City to win over Windthorst; Lady Cats pillage Lady Pirates Windthorst had no answer for Archer City’s post play as the Wildcats knocked off their district rival, 55-21, on Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Windthorst.
Grant powers Archer City to win over Windthorst
Windthorst had no answer for Archer City’s post play as the Wildcats knocked off their district rival, 55-21, on Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Windthorst.
The Lady Cats improve to 11-3 overall and 2-0 in District 9-2A play while the Trojanettes fall to 9-6 and 1-1.
Archer Count y remains in mask mandate
Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported on Monday, Jan. 4, the county will remain included in the GA-29 mandate including facial coverings which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott due to large positive COVID-19 case numbers in the county.
Year in Review: July through December
As 2021 begins, the Archer County News looks back at some of the top headlines from throughout 2020. This week, we look back at some of the top stories from July through December.
Quick action saves structure from car fire damage
Peggy Matus, of Archer City, was making a routine trip to a local store for some breakfast when her car started smoking. The routine trip turned into a very scary situation. The car started to smoke on her way home so she sped up to get it to the carport at her house on West Chestnut.
Wade Scarbrough takes oath as Precinct 1 Commissioner
The usual new year swear-in ceremony scheduled for Jan. 1 was delayed due to weather. The swearing in of public officials took place last Monday morning, Jan. 4.
