Canada, Dora catch calves at FWSSR

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Ella Dora of Iowa Park, a member of Archer County 4-H, caught a calf during the 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble, earning a $500 purchase certificate for a show heifer and the chance for up to $16,000 in scholarship awards. Dora is the daughter of Mark and Tara Dora. Her award was sponsored by Amy and Byron Biggs.
Ella Dora won a $500 purchase certificate toward a heifer for a 4-H or FFA project for exhibition at next year’s Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The certificate, presented by Stock Show Calf Scramble Committee Chairman, Paxton Motheral, was sponsored by Amy and Byron Biggs. Courtesy photo/FWSSR

The Larry McMurtry Literary Center Plans Preview Opening in Early March

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Ever since the Archer City Writers Workshop purchased the former Booked Up from Chip and Joanna Gaines in late October 2024, newspapers, television stations and magazines have produced a long string of stories about our plans to convert Booked Up into the Larry McMurtry Literary Center (LMLC). We’ve also received a flood of inquiries from Larry’s fandom in Texas and across the country asking when the LMLC will open its doors to the public.
A preview opening of the LMLC will be held on March 8 and March 9. Courtesy photo

Lady Eagles hunt down Lady Rabbits

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The Lady Eagles’ defense loomed over the Bowie Lady Rabbits for the entire four quarters in Holliday’s 23-point road district win on Tuesday, Jan 28. The Red and White never allowed Bowie to score more than six points throughout the contest, including a three-point first quarter.

Lady Eagles fall in over time thriller

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The Lady Eagles jumped to an early 8-0 lead after the first quarter thanks to a shutout on the defensive side while senior Braylie Womack and junior Jordan Peters combined for six of the team’s points.
Lady Eagle Jordan Peters drives by an Iowa Park defender in Holliday’s overtime loss to the Lady Hawks. Photo/Landon Davis