The Archer City Public Library and Holliday Public Library are preparing to start up their Summer Reading Programs in the next couple of weeks as the seek to promote literacy and continued education among the county youth.

Holliday’s Hannah Spears broke her school record in the mile at the Race of Champions in San Antonio this weekend. Spears took home the bronze medal with a time of 4:57.

Holliday alumnus and current Jacksboro head baseball coach Blake Belcher (center) was inducted to the Howard Payne Sports Hall of Fame this weekend at a ceremony in Brownwood. Courtesy photo/JISD.

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Good Samaritans A Marion County Game Wardens responded to Lake O the Pines regarding a capsized vessel.

Holliday senior Connor Cox slides into third following a RBI triple in the Eagles’ 5-4 win over Wall in game two on Saturday, May 15, in Abilene. Photo/Will Edwards Windthorst senior Cy Belcher struck out 10 in the Trojans’ 12-4 win in game one against Cooper on Thursday, May 13, at Denton Ryan.

Holliday (34-1) punched its ticket to the regional semifinals for the first time since 2005 after sweeping Brock, 3-1 and 8-1, in the regional quarterfinal round last weekend in Graham. The Lady Eagles, winners of 22-straight games, meet Lamesa (20-5) on Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22 on the campus of Abilene Christian.

The Windthorst Trojans held off a late rally by Cooper to advance to the regional quarterfinals following a 12-4 and 12-5 win at Denton Ryan High School last week. The Trojans raced out to an early 7-1 lead after the first two frames in game one, chasing the Bulldogs starter after just 20 pitches.

Holliday (29-5) was plagued with unluckiness in its game three loss to Wall. The Eagles saw their 2021 season come to a close following an 8-3 setback to the Hawks in the area round playoffs.