The Archer City Council heard a request from Grace Community Church for a variance to the zoning code of ordinance during its council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19.

A historic building on the Archer City square is getting a new lease on life housing pieces of history. The building at 103 E Main St., which has housed Larry McMurtry’s Booked Up, White’s Auto Store, and Terry Love’s fabrication shop among others, will now serve as the home for Chris and Terry Aulds’ classic car collection.

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The Archer County News has put together a get to know your candidate section for the upcoming March primary. 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. Previous bios have run in the Feb. 8 and 15 edition of the Archer County News. Early voting in the March Primary Election will start Tuesday, Feb. 20, and end Friday, March 1.

Republican Chair: Leslie Hash

The Archer City council approved the city’s 20222023 financial audit during its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15.

Delores “Dee” Jean Oliver passed away on Wednesday, Feb.14, 2024, in Wichita Falls. She was 87 years old. Delores was affectionately known by many as Granny Dee. Dee was born on July 3, 1936, in Graham. Her parents were Elmer and Anita Marley.

First-year Head coach Lukas Bontrager and his rough and rowdy Archer City Wildcats, comprised of five seniors and three juniors, travelled to Breckenridge High School to face the Hawley Bearcats in Bi-District play on Monday, Feb. 19, President’s Day. The Wildcats looked to prove they were more than their fourth-place district finish, aiming to upset the Bearcats who finished first in their district.

Eastland’s Mya Wesley and Ana Cunningham combined to knock down seven treys as the Lady Mavs stunned Holliday 5952 in the bi-district round on Tues., Feb. 13, in Graham.