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The Archer Public Library is excited to announce the addition of a new e-book app made available through E-Read Texas! Patrons who enjoy the library’s Libby app can now also download Boundless for even more e-book and audiobook options. E-Read Texas is a program from the Texas State Library that provides 20,000 e-books and audiobooks to our library. If you are interested in using these e-books, follow these steps: 1. Download the Boundless app on your Apple, Android, or Kindle Fire device 2. Sign in with your library card and PIN/password 3. Browse our collection of e-books and audiobooks 4. Check out a title and start reading!

The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 sparked a new wave of exploration in the United States as a number of expeditions were commissioned at the direction of President Thomas Jefferson to explore the new American frontier. The most famous of these expeditions was the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806, which explored the Upper Missouri River Valley. Of the four major expeditions, one looked to explore the Red River Valley — to the frontiers of Texas -- but became the most disastrous of all.

Two entities will have contested May elections after the deadline to file for a place on the ballot passed last Friday. The filing period to be on a city council or school board ballot for the May 3 Uniform Election opened Jan.

A suspect is in custody following an active shooter situation at the Archer City County Club on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved paying $1,550 to the Texas Historical Commission for a new historical marker plaque for Alex Albright in Dundee during its commissioner’s court meeting on Monday, Feb. 10.

Superintendent Cody Carroll presented a state of the district report during the Holliday ISD school board meeting on Monday, Feb. 10.

James Romero of Windthorst, a member of Windthorst FFA, caught a calf during the 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble, earning a $500 purchase certificate for a show heifer and the chance for up to $16,000 in scholarship awards. Romero is the son of Michael and Janel Romero. His award was sponsored by Manhard Consulting.

Cason Lewis, 5th Place Hereford Heifer Brystol Humpert, Junior Heifer Futurity Champion Kinlee Hughes, Intermediate Heifer Futurity Champion Brystol Humpert, 3rd Place Angus Heifer Brantley Humpert, 3rd Place Angus Heifer Brenlen Humpert, 4th Place Angus Heifer Kaitlyn Geer, 11th Place Beefmaster Heifer Ava Dora, 1st Place Maine Anjou Heifer Grant Dora, 3rd Place Main Anjou Heifer Kinlee Hughes, 2nd Place Charolais Heifer Briella Humpert, 6th Place Charolais Heifer Blane Parnell, 4th Place ORB Heifer (he showed and placed 4th twice). Bentley Parnell, 3rd Place Chianina Heifer Bentley Parnell, 4th Place ORB Heifer Ella Dora, 9th Place ORB Heifer Ryder Trahan, 8th Place ORB Heifer Texas Elite Showcase Paislee Getts, 10th place gilt Holliday FFA San Antonio Gilt Show Valerie Franklin-Cross Class 16- 7th Place Jase Franklin- Cross Class 11- 7th Place, Spot Class 27- 1st Place San Angelo Gilt Show Valerie Franklin- Cross Class 9- 2nd Place (8th Place OVERALL- Divison 3 Heavy Weight Dark Cross) + Sale Slot, Spot Class 3 7th Place Jase Franklin- Spot Class 1- 2nd Place.

Three Eagles sign NLIs