Archer City Police Officer puts out lawnmower fire
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Quick thinking by Archer City Police Sergeant Matt England allowed for quick control of a lawnmower fire on West Main Street last weekend. Photo/Jerry Phillips.
Fundraisers set for boy with Retinoblastoma
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A gofundme and multiple fundraisers have been set up for Riplee Veitenheimer an Archer City one-year-old boy who has been hospitalized with Retinoblastoma which a form of eye cancer. Riplee, the son of Cody and Anya Veitenheimer, had two large tumors which covered three fourths of his left eye which has complete vision loss.
Murder suspect released from jail on PR Bond
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Lee Alfredo Villapando, a suspect in the April 2020 murder of John Lewis Helms, was released from the Archer County Jail Thursday, Sept. 16, on a personal recognizance bond.
Archer County placed in emergency burn ban after fires
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The Archer County Judge placed an emergency burn ban in affect for the county on Monday, Sept. 20, after multiple large fires have occurred in the county this month.
Archer County Junior Livestock Show Barn project making progress
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The expansion project at the Archer County Junior Livestock Show Barn is underway and projected to be finish in time for the 2022 Junior Livestock Show on Jan. 6-8.
Archer City tables golf cart ordinance
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On Thursday, Sept. 16, the Archer City Council tabled action for the second time on a proposed golf cart ordinance in a regularly scheduled meeting.
Archer County Cross Country Roundup
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As expected, the Holliday Lady Eagles cross country team has been dominant on the young season. Archer City and Windthorst have had strong showings at the local cross country meets.
Trojanettes earn split against Iowa Park, Christ Academy
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Windthorst (16-10) split a pair of four-set affairs last week, falling to Iowa Park (25-20, 15-25, 25-21, 27-25) on Tuesday before downing Christ Academy (25-20, 25-21, 22-25, 29-27) on Saturday. In the loss to the Lady Hawks, sophomore Rylee Wolf logged a triple-double with 12 kills, 15 digs and 20 assists to lead the Trojanettes.
