The Windthorst Trojans and Trojanettes hosted a plethora of basketball teams from around the area for their basketball tournament from Friday, Dec. 27, to Saturday, Dec. 28. The Trojanettes went 2-2 on the weekend while the Trojans finished with a 3-1 record.

Lady Cats advance on walk-off steal Addi Canada displayed her dominance over the De Leon batters, tallying eight strikeouts and not allowing a single hit through three innings. Archer City’s bats were red-hot to start the game as outfielder Alyssa Schroeder and shortstop Brilee Canada both put the Lady Cats on the board with RBI-singles, with Schroeder later crossing plate herself.

Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, announced the completion of the Diversion Wind Energy Center. Located in Baylor County, the 200-megawatt Diversion Wind Energy Center will generate enough electricity to power over 74,000 American homes.

As 2024 comes to an end, the Archer County News looks back at some of the top stories from throughout the year. This week, we look back at some of the top stories from January through June.

Cynthia Louanne Martin, age 71, of Olney, formerly of Archer City, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Hospice of Wichita Falls surrounded by her loving family.

Buene Anne Douglas Neel, age 86, of Swansboro, North Carolina, formerly of Archer City, passed away Dec.16, 2024 in Swansboro. Services were held at 2 p.m.

This is my favorite time of year, and I have always enjoyed the reality of a 'fresh start' in view of a new year. I like printing out new calendars, planning events, setting goals and praying about new possibilities in the days to come. As one year comes to an end and a new one begins, take full advantage of the season! There's a great passage that helps us do exactly that.

The Sheriff’s Office received 254 calls for service this past week. As this report is being written there are 29 inmates 6 being female in the Archer County Jail.

The Archer Public Library will host a blood drive in partnership with Our Blood Institute on Friday, January 3rd from 2 – 6 PM. Donating blood provides health and healing for local patients in need. As a thank you, each donor will receive a cozy sweater! Schedule your appointment at this link to give the gift of life: https://www. yourbloodinstitute.org/ donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/665753 Thank you to Donna Haile for her donation in memory of Audrey Byrd Southard.