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Strohman Steps Up, Breaks Records, Wins Si lvers

1 month ago By Landon Davis

If he was anywhere else, Holliday senior Ryder Strohman would be one of the most decorated athletes in a school’s history. Although his twin brother Noah captures more of the spotlight, Ryder has been just as pivotal in the Eagles’ rise in cross-country and track.

Holliday senior Ryder Strohman secured two more silvers in the mile and two-mile at the Track and Field State Championship on Thursday May 14 to close out his Eagles career on a high note. Photo/Landon Davis

Windthorst's Belcher Takes Gold in 800 Meter

1 month ago By Landon Davis

Windthorst’s Jaylee Belcher made the most of her state track debut on Friday, May 15, winning her first career state gold medal with a 2:19.61 in the 800-meter at Mike A. Myers Stadium.

Windthorst freshman Adley Reynolds made her state track debut on Friday, May 15 at the 2A Track and Field State Championships. She ran in the 1600-meter. Photo/Landon Davis

Atwood Closes Career with Historic State Golds

1 month ago By Landon Davis

Holiday’s Kenli Atwood is the textbook definition of the mantra “hard work pays off,”. After three years of trips to the UIL Track and Field State Championships, Atwood finally broke through her senior season on Thursday, May 14 to win her first of three state track gold medals, closing out a stellar high school career.

Holliday’s Kenli Atwood claims her second gold medal of the day in the 1600-meter with a 5:00.48 at the Track and Field State Championships on Thursday, May 14 Photo/Landon Davis

VFW Post 2676 Holds Memorial Day Services

1 month ago By Nathan Lawson

The Scotland- Windthorst Veterans of Foreign War Post 2676 held its Memorial Day Service for fallen service members at the St. Boniface Catholic Church cemetery in Scotland and the St. Mary’s Grotto in Windthorst.

Aaron Blake, Nephew of Marine Corporal Leo Blake, prepares to lay a wreath at his uncle's memorial as part of the Windthorst Memorial Day ceremonies. Photo/Nathan Lawson

County Receives Rural Ambulance Service Grant

1 month ago By Nathan Lawson

In the Archer County Commissioner’s Court meeting Tuesday, May 26, it was announced that Archer County has received a Rural Ambulance Service Grant. County Judge Randy Jackson made the announcement of the $500,00 grant to the court.

Archer County News' Photos of the Week

1 month ago By News Staff

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Family members, VFW Post 2676 members and members of the Legacy High School JROTC remember fallen armed forces members Gary S. Johnston, Paul Himmels and Leo Blake during the playing of TAPS at the Memorial Day ceremonies at the grotto of St. Mary's Catholic Church on Monday, May 25. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Glassburn Recognized, Burnett Sworn in as Mayor

1 month ago By Nathan Lawson

The Lakeside City Council honored outgoing Mayor Cory Glassburn and swore in new Mayor LeeAnn Burnett during its meeting on Tuesday, May 19. Glassburn has served as Mayor of Lakeside City for over a decade and elected to not seek reelection when he sought the Republican nomination for County Judge in the March primaries.

Outgoing Lakeside City Mayor Cory Glassburn (left) was presented with a plaque by Director of Opertaions Donald Stevens for his service as Mayor. Photo/Landon Davis

Holliday Council Considers New Police Department Cameras

1 month ago By Landon Davis

The Holliday City Council listened to a presentation on the possibility of purchasing new law enforcement body cameras and in-car cameras during its city council meeting on Monday, May 18. The council was presented the new public safety technology by Mark Osborn, retired police officer and current business manager for Coreforce, the potential provider for the new law enforcement equipment and technology.

County Holds Public Forum Over Data Center, BESS Projects

1 month ago By News Staff

Following a workshop on the tax implications of proposed data center and Battery Energy Storage System projects in Archer County, the Archer County Commissioners Court held a public question-and-answer session Thursday, May 21, drawing nearly 50 residents concerned about the future of their communities.

The meeting lasted more than 45 minutes and centered on concerns about traffic, noise, light pollution, property values, water usage and the county’s legal authority to stop or regulate the projects.

Resident Oscar Benavidez raises his concerns at the Archer County Commissioner's Court meeting on Thursday, May 21.

County Discusses Tax Implications of Data Center, BESS Projects

1 month ago By News Staff

On Thursday, May 21, the Archer County Commissioner’s Court held a workshop on the tax implications of proposed industrial projects with a group of more than 50 residents on hand.

Vesper Energy has proposed a 2,300-acre Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) south of Archer City on DeMoss Road and is not seeking a tax abatement.

Google has proposed a data center on a 2,800-acre property along Three Way Road. County officials said discussions regarding a possible tax abatement are still in the early stages.