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Holliday ISD partners with Angelo State for dual-credit courses

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The Holliday ISD School Board entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Angelo State University for dual credit courses. Students now have the opportunity to earn college credit from ASU with the partnership.

County Annex has new drop box

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The Archer County Annex now has a drop box which will be used for annex offices only. Rules for Drop Box • Security cameras are in use • For annex offices only.

The Archer County Annex now has a new drop box which can be used for all annex offices. Courtesy photo

Mary Andrijeski Russell

5 years ago By News Staff

Mary Andrijeski Russell, age 56, passed away April 9, 2021 in her home. She was surrounded by her family as she succumbed to her 5-year valiant battle with cancer.

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

5 years ago By Dr. Ken Bridges

Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor.

Check It Out! Archer Public Library

5 years ago By News Staff

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)!

Book review: Life with Bingo

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Your favorite, best friend pooch may know a whole lot more about your life than he or she can tell you, but if you watch closely he or she will let you know with body language ranging from tail wags to barks.

"Life with Bingo" was published in 2021 and co-authored by Jim Black and Jim Lewis. The book captures the bond between boy and dog in a unique way. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Luren Campbell

5 years ago By News Staff

Luren Campbell, age 93, died April 6, in Olney. Visitation was from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, at Lunn Funeral Home in Olney.

Bruce Ikard Whittenton

5 years ago By News Staff

Bruce Ikard Whittenton, 93, of Wichita Falls and formerly of Windthorst, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The family received friends at a visitation from 2 until 2:30 p.m.

County Baseball Roundup

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Tuesday, April 6 Windthorst 3, Archer City 0 Windthorst tagged Archer City for three unearned runs that proved to be the difference in the Trojans’ 3-0 win over their county rivals.

Windthorst’s Cooper Wolf scurries back to first base during the Trojans’ 13-0 win over Archer City on Friday, April 9. Photo/Will Edwards

Windthorst runs away with District 9-2A meet

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Much like the track meets earlier in the season, the Windthorst Trojanettes were dominant at the District 9-2A track meet in Archer City, running away with the crown. The Trojanettes scored 191 points, outpacing Quanah (133), Seymour (100), Archer City (95), Olney (57) and Petrolia (38).