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Organization raises funds to feed Holliday families

3 years ago By Jenny Schroeder

The Holliday Senior Citizens Organization is raising funds this year with a Thanksgiving meal and smoked ham sales. The organization uses guidelines established by the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank to provide free meals to qualifying low-income families.

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Santa Letters and Christmas Picture Contest

3 years ago By Jenny Schroeder

This year, in addition to Santa Letters, we will have a Christmas picture contest.

We welcome all students in PK-3 to participate in Santa Letters for publication to the Archer County News. Letters will be published December 17 in our special edition. You can assure students we promptly send the letters to Santa as well.
All students in PK-3 also may participate in the Christmas picture contest. See rules below.

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Zellers, Holliday block Brownfield to move on to regional finals

3 years ago By Will Edwards

Bree Zellers was nearly unstoppable, collecting a team-high 15 kills as the Holliday Lady Eagles upset No. 9 Brownfield in a 3-0 sweep (25-17, 25-20, 25-22) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Jim Ned High School in Tuscola.

“Bree was on-fire,” Holliday head coach Wendy Parker said. “She missed a few serves, but as far as everything else, she was lights out.”

The No. 7 Lady Eagles (24-4) meet top-ranked Bushland (27-2) in the regional finals on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Childress at 5:30.

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Barbara Kay Runnels

3 years ago By News Staff

Barbara Kay Runnels, 82, from Archer City, went to be with the Lord and the rest of her family on Nov. 5, 2020.

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County COVID-19 update

3 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson said on Monday, Nov. 9, that the county will remain unexempt from GA-29 including a facial covering mandate which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott.

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New business addresses small town need

3 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Living in a small town or community has its advantages and disadvantages just as every size community does. But, Misty Cameron is working to address one of the distinct disadvantages those in Archer County face.

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Check It Out! Archer Public Library

3 years ago By Gretchen Abernathy-kuck

The Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by Over- Drive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.

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TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

3 years ago By Dr. Ken Bridges

Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor.

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WISD board to purchase new school bus

3 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Windthorst ISD school board approved the purchase of a new school bus during its Monday, Nov. 9, meeting and will hold a public hearing on having seatbelts on the bus in its next meeting.

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Holliday city council adds new face

3 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Sandra Morris took the oath of office to serve on the Holliday City Council at the Monday, Nov. 9, council meeting.

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Kellar named new County Auditor

May 14, 2024 - 19:43

Cristi Kellar was sworn in as the new Archer County Auditor by 97th District Court Judge Trish Coleman Byars on Wednesday, May 1. Kellar replaces outgoing county auditor Paul Wylie who retired from the position at the end of April.

HISD purchase s new phone/ PA systems

May 14, 2024 - 19:43

The Holliday ISD school board approved a bid for a new voice over IP phone system and PA system for all school buildings during their meeting on Monday, May 13. Superintendent Cody Carroll said the need for both systems stem from Alyssa’s law which requires phones in each classroom, so everyone has the ability to call 911 if needed.

County approves new phone system for sheriff's office

May 14, 2024 - 19:43

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved the purchase of a new telephone system for the sheriff's office during its meeting on Monday, May 13. Sheriff Jack Curd told the court that the current telephone system was moved over to the office when the new law enforcement was built 13 years ago.

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