Nolan hired as WISD superintendent

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The Windthorst ISD school board approved the hiring of and contract for its new superintendent Jason Nolan at a special board meeting on Monday, July 31. Nolan, the former Burkburnett High School principal, was named the lone finalist for the position in a July 6 board meeting.
Nolan hired as WISD superintendent

Byars sworn in as 97th District Judge

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Trish Coleman Byars, of Windthorst, was sworn in to serve as the 97th District Court Judge, by retired 97th District Court Judge Jack A. McGaughey during a ceremony at the Clay County Courthouse on Friday, July 28.
Byars sworn in as 97th District Judge

Strenski resigns as Lakeside City Manager

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Lakeside City Administrator John Strenski announced he was resigning from his position effective immediately at the end of the Lakeside City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 25. Strenski was named as interim city administrator on April 1, 2021, and dropped the interim title two months later on June 1.
Strenski resigns as Lakeside City Manager

Lakeside City to amend lot sizes, flag lots

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The Lakeside City Council heard from members of the public about a proposed replating of a property in town and requests to enlarge minimum lot sizes during its council meeting on Tuesday, July 25. Five individuals spoke during the public comment section of the meeting to voice their displeasure with a proposed replat of 125 Royal Drive.

County continues discussions on Senate Bill 22, budget

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The Archer County Commissioner’s Court continued discussion Senate Bill 22, the 23-24 budget and tax rate in a special called meeting Monday, July 31. The commissioners would have to raise the Sheriff’s salary from $65,500 to $75,000 to qualify for the Senate Bill 22 grant.

Check it Out! Archer Public Library

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The Archer Public Library concluded its Summer Reading Program this week. The library had 18 participants in the reading contest who logged 257 hours of reading! The library hosted four Summer Reading performances which had 198 attendees. We also hosted an 8-week Art Camp on the Go in partnership with the Arts Council Wichita Falls and had 19 campers join us for creative fun in the library!
Check it Out! Archer Public Library