Archer City ISD listens to bond options

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The Archer City ISD school board listened to a presentation from Christian Merritt of Live Oak Public Finance on bond refinancing and new bond possibilities during its board meeting Monday, Feb. 24.
The Archer City ISD School Board heard a presentation on bond refinancing and new bond money options on Monday, Feb. 24 as it considers renovations or building on a new elementary school. File photo

Sales Tax rebates rise for Archer County Towns

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The cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City, Megargel, and Scotland saw an increase in sales tax rebates in February than they did in the same time frame in 2024. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.5 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 9.4 percent more than in February 2024.

Eagles Col lar Bul ldogs

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By Landon Davis The Eagles throttled the Class 4A Burkburnett Bulldogs on Saturday, Feb. 22, notching their second win of the season after they unloaded 13 runs on their unsuspecting opponents.

ACN Girls BBall Elite 8

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After a basketball season that featured a host of new faces take the court for Archer City, Holliday, and Windthorst, all three teams managed to still make the playoffs, with the Trojanettes even taking home a Bi-District round trophy.
Lady Eagle post Jordan Peters was named ACN’s Elite 8 MVP after she averaged 13.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for her junior season. File photo

County Softball Roundup

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Due to the inclement weather on Thursday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 21, the Archer County Classic softball tournament was cancelled, leading to the three Archer County teams to play various teams on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Monday, Feb. 24.
Trojanette centerfielder Chloe Schroeder beats the throw to first in Windthorst’s first home game versus the Graford Lady Rabbits on Monday, Feb. 24. Photo/Landon