The three-game series between the Holliday Eagles and the Jim Ned Indians was as tight and heart-pounding as they come, with neither team winning by more than two runs over the three-game span. Overcoming bad weather and rain delays both teams played a knockdown, drag out series all the way up until the final inning of the last game.

Windthorst’s playoff run ended controversially after the Era Hornets took home the win on a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh in Game 3 at Bowie High School on Saturday, May 11. With two outs and the game-winning runner on third, Era batter Mitchell dotted the first pitch over the outstretched glove of second baseman Kolby Teakell.

Delores White, age 81, of Archer City, Texas The greatest lesson he taught us was the elasticity of the concept of family. Family is who you love and who loves you. Any limitations put on that are artificial. He loved and was loved by many.

Our father, Gene Williams, died May 7, 2024, of lung cancer, in Hospice of Wichita Falls. He was 82.

The Antelope Cemetery Association will observe its annual Decoration Day on Saturday, May 18, at the Antelope Cemetery, located at 10792 FM 175. There will be a business meeting and memorial service at 11 a.m.

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4-H Each 4-H club has elected their new officers to serve the 24-25 4-H year, which begins in August. Each of these teams will begin working during the summer to make the next 4-H year a success! Windthorst 4-H elected new officers: President: Charlie Bone Vice President: Jake Schroeder Secretary: Kastin Wolf Treasurer: Sophia Petro Reporter: Jude Yates Archer City 4-H elected new officers: President- Abigail Davis Vice President - Wayland Cowley Secretary- Esther Davis Reporter-Briella Humpert Treasurer -Te'Asia Talley Parliamentarian- Whit Parkey Holliday 4-H elected new officers: President- Evan Hughes 1st Vice President- Taylor Conrad 2nd Vice President-Leah Conrad 3rd Vice President- Kenzie Jones Secretary - Justin Oliver Treasurer- Gatlynn Revell Reporter - Harper Mangold Health and Safety Officer- Charlotte Gallant Parliamentarian Kreede Neal.

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved the purchase of a new telephone system for the sheriff's office during its meeting on Monday, May 13. Sheriff Jack Curd told the court that the current telephone system was moved over to the office when the new law enforcement was built 13 years ago.

Pitching is one of the toughest positions on the diamond. Whether in softball or baseball, there are several distinct aspects of being a great pitcher that could take years to develop.

The Holliday ISD school board approved a bid for a new voice over IP phone system and PA system for all school buildings during their meeting on Monday, May 13. Superintendent Cody Carroll said the need for both systems stem from Alyssa’s law which requires phones in each classroom, so everyone has the ability to call 911 if needed.