Leona Berend Koetter
Leona Berend Koetter, age 93, of Windthorst passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, in Wichita Falls.
McMurtry, Last Picture Show Tribute draw crowd
Last Saturday night at the Royal Theater was an historic event. The Archer City Writers Workshop hosted A Literary Tribute to Larry McMurtry. Authors and academics from across the country gathered to deliver remarks and read excerpts of essays offered for the occasion.
County remains in burn ban
The Archer County Commissioner’s Court voted to keep the county in a burn ban during its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12.
4-H projects killed in dog attack
The Archer County and Texas 4-H community came together to help replace the pigs of county 4-H members which were killed in a dog attack Saturday, Oct. 9.
Holliday City Council tables tiny houses
The first item of new business last Monday night at the Holliday City Council meeting was discussion, consideration and action on an Ordinance concerning “Tiny Houses.” Coming up with a definition for a tiny house for the purposes of an ordinance proved challenging.
WISD accepts bid for new football field, track
The Windthorst ISD school board approved a bid from Paragon Sports to replace the district’s football field and track during its board meeting Monday, Oct. 11.
Pirates spoil Archer City's homecoming, Bates’ return
Petrolia (6-0) raced out to a 27-0 halftime lead and never looked back as the Pirates routed Archer City (2-2), 40- 19, to spoil the Wildcats’ homecoming on Friday, Oct. 1.
Sweet Revenge: Cope’s six touchdowns pushes Trojans past Hamlin
Windthorst junior quarterback Logan Cope tossed five TD passes and ran for another in the Trojans’ 45-0 win over Hamlin on Friday, Oct. 1. The Trojans avenged a 14-0 setback from last season’s state title run, the only blemish on their resume a year ago.
