An 11-year-old girl remains in critical condition following a serious car accident, as family, friends, and community members organize efforts to support her recovery and assist her family during a difficult time.

The 97th District Attorney has requested that her office in the Archer County Courthouse be relocated from the second floor to the third floor. During the March 23 Commissioner’s Court Meeting, Archer County Judge Randy Jackson said District Attorney Katie Boggeman made the request after concerns arose about witnesses crossing paths with opposing witnesses during a previous trial.

Years ago, my wife and I were interviewing near Niagara Falls, for a youth pastor position with a church. The Pastor drove us to see some of the historic sites, parks and we had the opportunity to visit Niagara Falls. There is a sidewalk that goes along with the river and it's a swift current headed towards the giant falls. The thing that I remember the most was standing behind a railing within feet of the falls as the powerful movement of water poured over. It's loud and the amount of water and speed at which it is pouring over is powerful.

Diane Garlington, 68, of Archer City, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 9, 2026, surrounded by her family and the compassionate care of Healing Hands Hospice. Diane was born on Feb.

Ruby Petit Hopkins, age 97, of Archer City, Texas passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, in Hospice of Wichita Falls. Graveside services were held at 3: p.m.

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court discussed the possible temporary closure of Three Way Road during its meeting on Monday, March 23. Nick Jorgenson with Plains Pipeline was at the meeting to discuss the reasoning behind the request of temporary closing the road.

The 25-26 basketball season saw returning starters and fresh faces leave it all out on the court for the three county high school teams. The Windthorst Trojans secured their first district championship since 2006, while the Holliday Eagles made it to the Regional Semis round for the third-consecutive season.