West named WISD interim superintendent

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The Windthorst ISD School Board named former Electra ISD Superintendent Ted West as the new interim superintendent of the district during its meeting on Monday, March 20. Current Superintendent Dr.
Ted West (left) was named the Windthorst ISD Interim Superintendent on Monday, March 20. Also pictured is Board President Chad Steinberger. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Booked Up checking out?

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A flurry of activity over the last week at the old Booked Up stores has left people wondering about the future of the books and storefront. Larry McMurtry’s Booked Up buildings located at 211 and 214 S Center St.
The store front of the former Booked Up buildings are left empty after a flurry of activity at the building saw movers packing books by the truckload over the previous week. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Archer County Softball Roundup

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Thurs., March 9 Kennedale 14, Archer City 2 Archer City (3-8) surrendered 11 runs in the home half of the first, allowing Kennedale to take a substantial lead early. Addie Peters provided the big swing for the Lady Cats in a 1-for-2 effort with a two run homer.
Archer City’s Brynlee Skelton offers up a strike in the Lady Cats’ 14-1 loss to Haskell as part of the Graham tournament on Friday, March 9, in Iowa Park. Photo/Will Edwards

Bristow named Dave Campbell's Miss Texas Basketball

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Dave Campbell’s Texas Basketball and Chicken Express are proud to announce Lake Highlands junior guard Tre Johnson and Holliday senior forward Jalynn Bristow as the second annual Mr. and Miss Texas Basketball Players of the Year for the 2022-23 basketball season.
Holliday senior Jalynn Bristow earned the Dave Campbell’s Miss Texas Basketball award after leading the Lady Eagles to the state championship with 25.8 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.6 steals and 1.6 blocks per game.. Photo/Will Edwards

Archer County Baseball Roundup

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Thurs., March 9 Haskell 10, Archer City 5 Haskell pushed across seven runs over the first two innings to take a 7-4 advantage and Archer City (1-4) was unable to claw back into the contest. Isaac Dieguez, Joe Castles, Brody Reneau and Kole Stovall all collected a pair of hits for the Wildcats lineup.
Windthorst’s Kasen Wiles breaks off a curve ball in the Trojans’ 14-9 win over Anson on Friday, March 9, at Hoskins Field. Photo/Will Edwards

Things to Consider for Easter Plans

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It is that time of the year again and most of you are already thinking about what plans that you have for Easter. As stores have been selling candy and eggs for weeks now, it is easy to forget that Easter is not just a holiday for little kids. Easter is a time of the year where Christians can reflect on the resurrection of Jesus. It is a time where we can celebrate that our Savior is risen and no longer in the grave. As you make your plans for Easter, I want to give you three things to consider as you make your plans.
Things to Consider for Easter Plans