Local author Jim Black has decided to follow up his book Through These Halls with a collection of people’s memories of growing up in Archer City. “If you call Archer your hometown, I want to hear from you,” says Black.

The Lakeside City Council approved the placement and improvements for the Lakeside City Volunteer Fire Department training trailer during its meeting on Tuesday, June 16. 'In our meeting the other night, we were talking about our training,' VFD Representative Wade Scarbrough said.

Pat Klaras Aulds Garrett, age 86, passed away on Thursday evening, June 18, 2026, in Hospice of Wichita Falls surrounded by her family. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m.

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JoyI remember many times when a foul ball would fly over the fence at Little League Baseball games. When this happened, people would yell out in hopes that others would hear and avoid the pain of that ball landing on their heads. Sometimes, though, people did not get out of the way in time and got hit by the ball.

The Archer City ISD school board approved a contract with Walker Quality Services for Cafeteria Consulting during its meeting on Monday, June 22. Superintendent Jon Hartgraves presented the item to the board.

Archer City has found their new volleyball coach. After longtime head coach Krissa England announced she was moving on to take over as Girls Coordinator at S.H.

Jake Tucker, of Holliday, has been selected for Class XVI of the McKnight Scholars Leadership Program at Oklahoma State University. This distinguished program recognizes high-achieving out-of-state students who exemplify leadership, academic excellence and a strong commitment to serving others.

The Archer County Rodeo Association hosted the 81st Annual Archer County Rodeo and Ranch Rodeo June 18-20 at the Archer County Rodeo Arena, dra-wing large crowds and unprecedented sponsorship support.

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