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Strohman Steps Up, Breaks Records, Wins Si lvers

2 months ago By Landon Davis

Body 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

2 months ago By Landon Davis

Body 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

2 months ago By Landon Davis

Body Holiday’s Kenli Atwood is the textbook definition of the mantra “hard work pays off,”.

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

2 months ago By Nathan Lawson

Body 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

2 months ago By Nathan Lawson

Body 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

2 months 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

2 months ago By Nathan Lawson

Body The Lakeside City Council honored outgoing Mayor Cory Glassburn and swore in new Mayor LeeAnn Burnett during its meeting on Tuesday, May 19.

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

2 months ago By Landon Davis

Body 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.

County Holds Public Forum Over Data Center, BESS Projects

3 months ago By News Staff

Body 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...

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

3 months ago By News Staff

Body 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.