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Grace and Peace to you in the name of our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ In every generation, the people of God have faced spiritual challenges that test their faith, character, and endurance. In my denomination, the new movement of the Global Methodist Church emphasizes a life of holiness, discipleship, and mission, and none of that can be sustained without intentional spiritual protection. The Apostle Paul’s teaching on the full armor of God in Ephesians 6:10–18 offers a timeless framework for believers who want to stand firm in a world filled with spiritual pressures.

Beverly Rose Berend Aylor, age 76, of Windthorst, Texas passed away Friday evening, Feb. 27, 2026, at Sheridan Medical Lodge in Burkburnett.

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson extended the countywide emergency burn ban on Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 11. Jackson originally declared an emergency burn ban on Monday, Feb.

A plea from a resident over a $1,000 water bill sparked broader discussion on sewer rates and hardship exceptions Monday, March 2, as the Holliday City Council voted to delay action on proposed rate increases while exploring possible policy changes for water leaks and residents on fixed incomes.

Incumbent Randy Jackson and newcomers Justin Coleman and Kyle Morris won their respective primaries on March 3, according to unofficial results. The primary election was held Tuesday, March 3, with early voting conducted from Feb.

The Windthorst Trojans’ basketball season came to an end on Friday, Feb. 27 in Mineral Wells. After a 36-point blowout win over Stamford in the Bi-District round, Big Blue had the unfortunate task of facing off with No. 1 Lipan Indians in the Area round.

All three teams competed in the annual Iowa Park softball invitational on Thursday, Feb. 26 to Saturday, Feb. 28. Playing mostly higher classified opponents, Holliday, Archer City, and Windthorst all collected wins over solid opponents over the threeday tourney.

Both the Archer City Wildcats and the Holliday Eagles competed in the annual American Cancer Society baseball tournament from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28. Facing off with contenders from all over the area, the Eagles went a perfect 4-0 on the weekend, while the Wildcats went 1-4.

For the third season in a row, the Holliday Eagles advanced to the Regional round of the playoffs following a blowout win in the Area round. In this year’s installment, Holliday dispatched the Comfort Bobcats 70-50 on Friday, Feb. 27 in Comanche.