County Holds Public Forum Over Data Center, BESS Projects

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Following a workshop on the tax implications of proposed data center and Battery Energy Storage System projects in Archer County, the Archer County Commissioners Court held a public question-and-answer session Thursday, May 21, drawing nearly 50 residents concerned about the future of their communities.
Resident Joshua Stidham asked the county to fight for its residents at the Archer County Commissioner's Court meeting on Thursday, May 21. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Hamill Blazes to Gold in 400-Meter Dash

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When it comes to races in track, the 400-meter dash is often considered one of the hardest to compete in. Athletes perform almost a controlled sprint around the track, balancing speed and pacing in a delicate manner.
Holiday’s Brayden Hamill made the most of his state debut in the 400-meter dash on Thursday, May 14. The junior churned out a first-place time 49.19 to earn his first career state gold medal. Photo/Landon Davis

Strohman Steps Up, Breaks Records, Wins Si lvers

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If he was anywhere else, Holliday senior Ryder Strohman would be one of the most decorated athletes in a school’s history. Although his twin brother Noah captures more of the spotlight, Ryder has been just as pivotal in the Eagles’ rise in cross-country and track.
Holliday senior Ryder Strohman secured two more silvers in the mile and two-mile at the Track and Field State Championship on Thursday May 14 to close out his Eagles career on a high note. Photo/Landon Davis

Atwood Closes Career with Historic State Golds

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Holiday’s Kenli Atwood is the textbook definition of the mantra “hard work pays off,”. After three years of trips to the UIL Track and Field State Championships, Atwood finally broke through her senior season on Thursday, May 14 to win her first of three state track gold medals, closing out a stellar high school career.
Holliday’s Kenli Atwood claims her second gold medal of the day in the 1600-meter with a 5:00.48 at the Track and Field State Championships on Thursday, May 14 Photo/Landon Davis