The Archer County Commissioner’s Court had a short agenda of items to tackle in a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 29, that was postponed from Monday, Jan.

At the heart and core of small towns, there is a gritty commitment to work hard, provide and do whatever it takes! It is this mindset that I love the most about living in the Rurals! If you need dirt moved today, an engine fixed, trees trimmed, there is always 'someone who knows someone' that can help you out and get it done fast! It is the hard work and sleepless nights that many of us have built our lives on.

Richard Don Schlomach, M.D., of Alvord, formerly of Wichita Falls and Archer City, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jan. 29, 2026.

Debbye Shelton Guffey, born March 9, 1953, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Wichita Falls on Jan. 29, 2026. She lived a full and vibrant life defined by love, strength, and a personality that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

James J. Zotz, Sr., age 89, a lifelong resident of Windthorst, Texas, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Wichita Falls on Jan.

Windthorst native Conner Deen was hired as the Second Assistant District Attorney for the 97th District Court at the beginning of January. Deen previously served as Archer County Assistant County Attorney under David Levy from May 2024 until November 2024, though he had worked in that office since May 2022.

An Archer City man was found guilty on two charges, indecency with a child by exposure and indecency with a child by sexual contact, by a jury of his peers on Thursday, Jan. 29.

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) released their biennial reclassification and realignment for 2026-2028 football, volleyball, and basketball seasons on Monday, Feb. 2. Although WindthorstandArcherCity saw no change in their district, Holliday experienced several district shakeups in all three sports.

The Holliday Eagles dropped their first district game of the season on Saturday, Jan. 31, falling to the Henrietta Bearcats in an overtime road-game thriller.

The Archer City Wildcats went into Friday’s home-district game against Electra looking for their first district win of the season, but also seeked revenge on the Tigers after a questionable call led to a 41-39 loss in early January.