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New Archer City water plant fully operational

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Eight years ago, based on a 2009 Feasibility Study by the engineering firm of Biggs & Mathews Inc, the City Council of Archer City set the wheels in motion to design, finance and build a state of the art water plant. The project was financed with a USDA Rural Development grant of $3 million and a USDA Rural Development loan of $5 million approved in June of 2013. After miles of tedious red tape, construction was underway in the spring of 2018. The plant is now fully operational.

John Fluharty of FS Specialist shows off the monitoring to the Archer City water plant. File photo

WISD purchases 2 vehicles

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Windthorst ISD school board approved an expenditure of up to $100,000 for the district to purchase a 2021 Chevy Suburban and a ¾ Ton 2500 GMC Sierra during its board meeting Monday, May 10. Superintendent Lonnie Hise said the district was able to use Buy Board to find the best prices for the two vehicles.

Commissioners court discusses jail camera and control system bids

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Commissioners Court opened bids on a new camera and control system for the Archer County Jail during its meeting Monday, May 10. Archer County Sheriff Jack Curd said the first bid from Cornerstone Detention Products came in at $545,561 and the second bid from Sustainable Security Solutions at $297,451.

2A Track and Field results

5 years ago By News Staff

During the UIL 2A State track and field meet Friday, May 7, in Austin, Archer City's Delaini Hanna (left) placed sixth in the pole vault by clearing a height of 10'. Mallory Maxwell (right) placed eighth in the 200 meter run with a time of 26.65. Photos/Jerry Phillips

Holliday ISD makes masks optional

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The Holliday ISD School Board voted unanimously to make wearing masks optional for the final few weeks of school at the scheduled meeting on Monday, May 10. The new policy went into effect on Tuesday, May 11.

Lady Eagles hammer Ballinger

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Holliday (32-1) pounded out 31 runs in a two-game sweep of Ballinger on Friday, May 7, in Stamford to earn the team’s first regional quarterfinal berth since 2015. The Lady Eagles posted a 21-0 win in the series opener before coming up with a 10-0 win in the finale to complete the sweep.

One arrested after Monday stabbing in Lakeside City

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

A Lakeside City man was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a family member after reportedly stabbing his grandfather on the evening of Monday, May 10. According to a probable cause affidavit, at approximately 7 p.m.