County approves generator repairs for jail

Body The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved up to $20,000 to replace the radiator on the generator at the Archer County Jail during its meeting on Monday, April 22. Sheriff Jack Curd said the generator failed its maintenance test about two weeks ago.

Mildred Lindemann

Body Mildred Lindemann, age 94, longtime resident of Scotland and Windthorst, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Wichita Falls surrounded by her three daughters. Vigil service and Rosary were held at 6p.m.
Mildred Lindemann

Mark Gerald Schroeder

Body Mark Gerald Schroeder, 52, of Wichita Falls, Texas, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. A wake service and rosary will be held at 7 p.m.
Mark Gerald Schroeder

Windthorst sends five to state track and field meet

Body Both the Windthorst Trojans and Trojanettes are sending athletes to the state meet to represent the program after a successful UIL Region 2-2A Regional Track & Field meet at Porcupine Stadium in Springtown, Texas on Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22.
Windthorst Senior Cameron Belcher placed first in the 3200 meter race with a time of 11:18.90 to advance to the state meet. Photo/Landon Davis

Eagles post best regional finish since 2005

Body Holliday’s track resurgence continued on Mon., April 22, at the Region I-3A Championships held at Elmer Gray Stadium in Abilene as the Eagles posted their best finish since 2005, earning silver with 86 points.
Holliday's Noah Strohman will look to add to his six UIL gold medals at the state track and field meet in Austin on May 2. Courtesy photo/Jim Harrison

Lady Eagles three-peat as Region I-3A champs

Body Holliday head coach Glenn Griffin has built a track factory on the west Texas plains. Led by his runners’ dominance in distance events, the Lady Eagles’ leader churned out his third-straight Region I-3A championship at Elmer Gray Stadium on Mon., April 22.
Holliday's Kenli Atwood is advancing to the state track meet in the 800M and 1600M races after she placed first in both races. Courtesy photo/Jim Harrison