Texas History Minute

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Louis 14 Texas has been a land under control of many different flags in its long history. From the early Native American tribes to the European colonial powers to the United States, each era has left an impact on the state.
Texas History Minute

What can you bear?

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One of the most misunderstood scriptures in God’s Word is found in I Corinthians 10:13. “He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.” Some people twist that passage and say that God will never give you more than you can handle. Really? Is that right? Wait a minute. Look at our world. Look at the holocaust, death, murder, cancer, and wars. It seems people are given burdens they cannot handle.
What can you bear?

Turner takes home ACN’s Diamond Dozen MVP

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The three Archer County baseball teams had to overcome a lot of different obstacles this past season. New coaches made their debut, underclassmen showed out, and seniors made one more push for a state title.
Turner takes home ACN’s Diamond Dozen MVP

Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines at the Royal Theater on July 13

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Huge arena shows in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston dominate the live performance scene. The problem is getting an expensive ticket and then battling the crowd. Often the super star performers appear as a spec from your nose bleed seat so you spend most of time watching the big screen. There is another alternative to see super star entertainment.
Terri Hendrix will be performing with Lloyd Maines on the Royal Theater stage on Saturday, July 13. The cost of the show is $25. Courtesy photo/Royal Theater

ACPD cracking down on golf carts

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The Archer City Police Department and other local agencies are cracking down on golf cart ordinance violations. Archer City Police Chief Justin Perron updated the Archer City Council on law enforcement’s efforts to curb violations of the ordinance during a council meeting Thursday, June 27.
The Archer City Police Department is cracking down on violators of the golf cart ordinance and are issuing warnings and tickets for violators. File photo

Archer City approves insurance increase

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The Archer City Council approved renewing health, dental, vision and life insurance with the TML Health Benefits Pool during its council meeting on Thursday, June 27. City Secretary Kim Whitsitt told the council that the city currently pays 100% of its employee’s insurance plan.

State candidates speak at Democratic Convention

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Press Release, Archer County Democratic Party The Texas Democratic Party held its annual convention at the El Paso Convention Center early in June to highlight candidates who will appear on the ballot in November. One of the guest speakers was United States Representative Colin Allred.

Peace of Mind workshop to be held on July 9

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The Archer County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is hosting a peace of mind planning workshop on Tuesday, July 9. Extension Agent Maranda Revell said the event was taken from other county extension offices after financial planning was recommended during the organizations Texas Communities Futures Forum in April.

Ray Bates

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Ray Bates, age 59, of Northern Archer County, passed away Thursday morning, June 27, 2024 at his home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.
Ray Bates