One dead in Hwy. 79 wreck

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A Seymour man died and three others were injured during a four-vehicle wreck about seven miles south of Archer City on Hwy. 79 the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Photo/Jenny Schroeder

County COVID-19 vaccines being distributed

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Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported Monday, Jan. 25, the county has seen 18 new COVID-19 cases in the last week. The county will be included in the GA-29 mandate unless there are less than 30 cases in a two-week period.

Boys Basketball Roundup

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Eagles grind out pair of district wins Holliday’s Connor Cox dropped 22 points in each of the Eagles’ two games last week, leading the Eagles to a pair of victories against Jacksboro and Henrietta. Holliday climbs to 17-3 overall and 8-1 in district action.
Holliday’s Nathan Williams looks to pass along the baseline in the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ 50-37 win over Jacksboro on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Photo/Will Edwards

Lady Cats secure district championship

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Archer City locked up the No. 1 seed in the postseason and an outright district championship behind a 37-27 win over Seymour on Friday, Jan. 29. The Lady Cats improve to 18-3 overall and 9-0 in district action after making their debut in the TABC top 25 this past week at No. 25.
Archer City won the district championship outright following a 37-27 win over Seymour on Friday, Jan. 29. Photo/Will Edwards

Hometown Gardener

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Paul and Nila Dowlearn-Owners of Wichita Valley Nursery. Paul’s recent books, “The Lazy Man’s Garden” and “Touch the Earth” are available at the Nursery, 5314 S.W. Pkwy, Wichita Fall, Texas.
Paul and Nila Dowlearn-Owners of Wichita Valley Nursery. Paul’s recent books, “The Lazy Man’s Garden” and “Touch the Earth” are available at the Nursery, 5314 S.W. Pkwy, Wichita Fall, Texas.

AC XC Debate places second

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Archer City’s Emma Gallegly, Emma Gray, Chase Curry and Madison Becker placed second in cross examination debate as a team. The District 9-2A cross examination competition was held in Archer City at Grace Community Church. Courtesy photo/ACISD
AC XC Debate places second

Scotland Sausage Meal Sunday

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The Scotland, Texas Knights of Columbus homemade German Sausage is being made, the sauerkraut with rib meat, mashed potatoes and green beans are ready to cook, the homemade coleslaw and homemade desserts are ready to serve.
3,500 pounds of German sausage is being prepared by the Scotland Knights of Columbus for its annual meal Sunday, Feb. 7. Courtesy photo

ACISD participates in welding competition

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Archer City’s Ryan Pare and Zane Myracle received $1,000 to attend Missouri Welding Institute after competing in its 11th annual competition in Nevada, Mo. The pair also received a 45 quart cooler for the shop and 8 new welding shirts. Courtesy photo/ACISD
ACISD participates in welding competition