The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved purchasing a new lawnmower for the inmate work crew during its meeting on Monday, March 11. Sheriff Jack Curd made the request for a new lawnmower to the court.

The Holliday city council accepted a bid of $333,499.70 to improve the sewer lift stations that sit on S. Main Street and S.

Unofficial results from the March 5 primaries show the Republican candidates for the November election and that the County Commissioner Pct. 3 race is headed for a runoff on May 28.

The Archer City ISD school board named Hico Superintendent Jon Hartgraves the lone finalist for its superintendent position during a special meeting on Tuesday, March 5. Hartgraves has served as superintendent of Hico ISD since 2012 and served as superintendent of Gordon ISD before that.

Holliday’s 2-3 zone had stymied the opposition all throughout the postseason. In five playoff contests leading up to the state semifinal, the Eagles were surrendering just 35.6 points per game.

CoeAnna Lynn Hitchcock assed away peacefully in her sleep under the care of Hoffmann Hospice House in Bakersfield, CA, on Jan. 28, 2024. She was 84 and had been suffering from Dementia for several years. She was small in stature but definitely feisty, and has been described as caring, witty, ornery, and a loving mother. She loved working outside in her yard and flower gardens, animals, Hot Toddies, and always listening to old time country music.

John Charles “Jack” Roberts, age 79, of Archer City, passed away Monday morning, March 11, at his residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m.

Windthorst junior Wyatt Steinberger was named the Region 6 Division 4 champion for the 148-pound weight class on Friday, Mar. 8.

Thursday, March 7 Springtown 12 Windthorst 0 Tough sailing for the Trojanettes in their second game of the Graham tournament on Thursday, Mar. 7, falling to the 4A Springtown Lady Pines.

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