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Four pick up TSWA 3A All-State nods

2 years ago By Will Edwards

Not to be outdone by its cross-county rivals, Holliday saw four individuals earn a spot on the Class 3A Texas Sports Writer’s Association All-State team, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Connor Cox was the lone first-team representative for the Eagles while Dalton Anderson, Keegan Hutchins and Peyton Marchand earned honorable mention honors. The quartet helped the Eagles to a district championship along with a 29-5 record.

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Oodles Weekly Specials

2 years ago By News Staff

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County approves costs for upcoming murder trials

2 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Commissioners Court approved expenses associated with the cost of having jury trials for the murder of John Lewis Helms during its meeting Monday, July 26. Renea Ayala, Charles Ray Hunter and Lee Alfredo Villapando were each charged with murder for their role in the April 19, 2020, death of Helms.

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Windthorst landmark taken away for updates and maintenance

2 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The city of Windthorst has been without a staple of the town for the last two weeks, but it should be returned soon; maybe even as soon as the time that you’re reading this article. The dairy cow was taken from its perch atop the sign located near the intersection Hwy.

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Archer County News to unviel new look next week

2 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County News will be showing off a new look come the first edition of August. Readers can expect a change in the front page and throughout the inside of the weekly paper.

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Neal hits his mark as state champion

2 years ago By Will Edwards

Holliday rising eighth grader Kreede Neal notched a state championship in archery at the 2021 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports State Games in San Antonio last weekend. After coming in second in 2018 and 2019, the 13-year-old finally achieved his goal, breaking through for his first state title.

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Donald O. Crawford

2 years ago By News Staff

Donald O. Crawford, 89, passed away on July 21.

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Jay Anderle

2 years ago By News Staff

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jay Anderle, 57, of Lindsay, was 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay with Rev. Raymond McDaniel officiating. Interment followed in the St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lindsay. Rosary was at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church followed by visitation at Conrad Hall in Lindsay. Arrangements are under the care of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

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Hometown Gardener

2 years ago By News Staff

Paul and Nila Dowlearn-Owners of Wichita Valley Nursery. Paul’s recent books, “The Lazy Man’s Garden” and “Touch the Earth” are available at the Nursery, 5314 S.W. Pkwy, Wichita Fall, Texas.

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Lights installed at Scotland Park

2 years ago By News Staff

New LED lighting goes up at the Scotland Park baseball field. Clay Jackson of Double E Electric is handling the 48 light, 6 pole installation. The original lights on the field decades ago were installed by Jackson’s father, Lane Jackson.

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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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