Archer City Explores Raw Water Rates

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The Archer City Council took up the issue of raw water line access and potential usage fees during its meeting Thursday, March 26, as officials reviewed long-standing agreements tied to properties along the Lake Kickapoo pipeline.

Archer City Amends Animal Control Ordinance

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The Archer City Council approved an amendment to the animal control ordinance during its meeting on Thursday, March 26. “Our previous ordinance on animal control was a little vague about our action and authority,” City Manager Ronnie Meyer said.
Archer City’s municipal kennel sits prepared for use as the city updated its animal control ordinance on who can pick up dogs and enforce the ordinance during its meeting Thursday, March 26. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Archer City ISD Partners with McMurry University for Dual Credit Course

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The Archer City ISD School Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with McMurry University for dual credit courses during its meeting on Monday, March 23. High School Principal Luke Nichols said the university offers some courses which the district hopes to offer before junior year, expanding opportunities for students to begin earning college credit earlier in their academic careers.
Archer City HIgh School is expanding dual credit opportunities through a new agreement with McMurry University, aiming to help students earn college credit earlier while adapting to updated CCMR requirements. File photo

County Placed in Burn Ban

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Archer County Judge Randy Jackson placed the county under a 10-day emergency burn ban on Thursday, March 26. The ban is set to expire Sunday, April 5, unless it is extended.

Trojanettes Stun Lady Cats with 15-0 Run-Rule Win

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The first matchup between the Archer City Lady Cats and the Windthorst Trojanettes on Friday, March 27 was one of the more shocking games of the season. In what was an expected heavyweight bout quickly turned into a one-sided showing as the Trojanettes cruised to a 15-0 victory that saw their batters collect 14 hits as a team and only allowed one Lady Cat hit all game.
Trojanette pitcher Jalyn Benson fires a pitch against the Archer City Lady Cats on Friday, March 27. Benson didn’t allow a single run in the 15-0 win. Photo/Landon Davis

Windthorst Sweeps Panther Pride Relays

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Both Windthorst track teams claimed the top spots at the Panther Pride Relays in Seymour on Wednesday, March 25. The Trojans won with 195 points, 81 more than second-place Munday, while the Trojanettes finished with 179.50, 29.50 points than second- place Seymour.

Archer City Splits Pair of District Games

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Tuesday, March 24 Archer City 26 Electra 0 The Lady Cats needed just two innings at the plate to match their season-high in hits (17) and set their season-high in runs (26) in their crushing win over the Electra Lady Tigers. Archer City poured in 17 runs in the first inning alone.
Leftfielder Emry Veitenheimer races to haul in line drive in Archer City’s road district game versus Petrolia on Monday, March 30.