As 2025 comes to an end, the Archer County News looks back at some of the top stories from throughout the year. This week, we look back at some of the top stories from January through June.

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Nearly every Archer County city saw a decrease in sales tax revenue in November than they did in November of 2024. However, nearly every Archer County city remains tax revenue remains higher than the previous year.

Archer County had three teams and 22 total athletes compete at the UIL Cross Country State Championships this year. Seven of those runners finished in the top-20 in their respective races.

Tuesday, Dec. 9 Archer City 48 Bryson 20 The Lady Cats outscored the Cowgirls 34-9 in the first half to notch another win on the season.

Joy sometimes finds us in those times we least believe it possible, even Unbelievable Joy can find us there. In Luke 1:1-10 scripture, we have Zechariah, the Priest of Abijah Temple, who is married to Elizabeth, a descendant of Aaron. Talk about role models! These two were God-fearing, righteous, and lived strictly by the Jewish law. Their Practices were all in honor of God. Zechariah and Elizabeth were getting along in years. Now, for a little context in Zechariah’s time, there were thousands of priests. From birth, every descendant of Aaron was acknowledged as a priest. Zechariah was part of the Abijah division of priests. There were so many priests that they took shifts. About twice a year, they would have a one-week shift.

It was a competitive season for the three Archer County high school football teams this season. It was expected to be a rebuild year for the Archer City Wildcats, and although they finished the season with a 1-9 record, the team that was filled with first-year starters and only several returning starters flashed their talents numerous times throughout the season.

Aulds Classic Cars, has unveiled plans for ongoing construction at 105 E. Main Street, a historic building nestled between the car collection and the Royal Theater in Archer City.