The Windthorst ISD School Board discussed the junior high school roof and repairs it needs during its meeting Monday, April 12. Superintendent Dr.

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court declared April as Child Abuse Awareness Month during its meeting Monday, April 11. Sheriff Jack Curd said the biggest surprise he has had since becoming sheriff is the alarming frequency of crimes against children that occur in the county.

Holliday Councilwoman Sandra Morris announced her plans to step down from city council due to moving outside of city limits at the council meeting Monday April 12. Morris was elected as place 2 councilwoman in 2020 beating out challengers Randy Molina and Sharon Long in a tight race.

Ann Parkey, of Holliday, was presented with the Texas Cattlewomen’s Lifetime Achievement Award during their spring convention in Fort Worth on March 26. The Texas Cattlewomen are a certified producer organization by the United States Department of Agriculture that work for the betterment of the beef industry and serve as a clearinghouse of information concerning it.

Florence Evon Koetter passed from this earth on Tuesday, April 9, at the age of 86 in Norman, Okla. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.

The Archer County News has put together a get to know your candidate section for the upcoming May 7 General Election. This free section allowed 300 words or less for candidates in the upcoming election to provide information about themselves for voters to make an informed decision. This week will feature those who are running in contested races in the primaries. The bios for the remaining candidates in contested races will be in the next edition.

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First Responders responded to a one vehicle rollover about three miles east of Archer City on Hwy. 25 Tuesday, April 12. One occupant was transported via AirEvac and another by Archer City Ambulance Service. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Holliday ISD Superintendent Cody Carroll provided an update on plans from the facilities committee to the school board during its meeting Monday April 11. The superintendent said the facilities committee has agreed on what the district’s next steps should be on upgrading facilities for its rising student population.