Another County Student Named McKnight Scholar

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.
Jake Tucker

Lakeside City Approves Training Trailer Placement

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.

Holliday Moves Money into Investing Program

In a short meeting the Holliday City Council tackled a couple of items during its council meeting on Monday, June 15. The council voted to move its nearly $1 million emergency fund into a smart investing program with Investar Bank, formerly known as First National Bank.

Football Schedules Set for Archer County

On the same day that the UIL released their biennial reclassifications and district realignments on Monday, Feb. 2, the football schedules for Archer City, Holliday, and Windthorst were all also confirmed and set for the next two seasons.
The Archer City Wildcats will face off with a trio of new teams for their non-district games this upcoming football season: Chico, Hamlin, and Olney. File photo

Ruby McCaskill Memorial Softball Tournament

It was another successful year for the Ruby Mc-Caskill Memorial Softball Tournament. According to long-time event organizer Jeffrey Blassingame Jr., the annual softball tournament raised over $2000, which is the third-straight year the fundraisers reached that mark.
The 2026 Ruby McCaskill Memorial Softball Tournament was played on Saturday, June 13, and raised over $2000 for beneficiary Lura Suthard. Photo/Landon Davis