Early voting is underway for the May 26 Republican and Democratic primaries runoff election. While no local races are on the ballot, Archer County residents will have their chance to decide their party’s nominee in a handful of statewide races.

Archer County finished up one it’s better softball and baseball seasons this year. For the second season in a row, Archer City’s softball and baseball teams, as well as Windthorst’s softball and baseball teams advanced to the Class 2A playoffs. Two of those teams even made it to the second round.

Golf is one of the hardest sports to excel at. It takes an elite combination of ability and mental fortitude that is extremely difficult to master.

The Texas Department of Transportation said a bridge replacement project on Highway 79 north of Archer City has been delayed by weather, manufacturing issues and contractor staffing shortages, pushing the expected completion date to fall 2026.

Right: Windthorst senior Maddison Farris gives her valedictorian speech at Windthorst High School’s senior graduation on Sunday, May 17. Bottom: Windthorst Trojans and Trojanettes celebrate graduation with the ceremonial cap toss at the end of the commencement ceremony in the Windthorst High School Gymnasium.

The Archer Public Library is excited to announce the launch of a new ebook and audiobook service available through the CloudLibrary app, thanks to E-Read Texas. Library patrons now have access to approximately 20,000 popular titles, including bestsellers, classics, and a wide range of nonfiction to support lifelong learning.

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106. That was the combined runs scored in the three-game Regional Semifinals series between the Holliday Lady Eagles and the Coahoma Bulldogettes on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. In addition to the runs, the two monster offenses combined for nearly 100 hits while pitchers across both teams totaled over 800 pitches thrown.

Almost a year removed from their memorable three-game series, the Windthorst Trojans and the Collinsville Pirates once again gave each other all they could handle in their 2A-D2 Area-round matchup at Denton High School on Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8.

The Texas Department of State Health Services offers FREE immunizations for eligible children and adults. School and routine immunizations are available by appointment. Please call our office to schedule your appointment or for more information.