The Larry McMurty I Knew

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The following article by Skip Hollandsworth is Reprinted with permission from Texas Monthly LLC. The Archer County News has chosen Skip’s article as a fitting obituary. Larry McMurtry had trust in and respect for Skip’s work.
The Larry McMurty I Knew

Archer Family Clinic receives donation

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The Archer Family Clinic in Archer City received a donation of several new examination tables thanks to a generous donation to the Olney Hamilton Hospital foundation. “Our Hospital Foundation received a generous donation of approximately $4,000 from a donor that resides in Archer City,” Michael Huff, CEO of Olney Hamilton Hospital said.
Archer Family Clinic receives donation

Hometown Gardener

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Paul and Nila Dowlearn-Owners of Wichita Valley Nursery. Paul’s recent books, “The Lazy Man’s Garden” and “Touch the Earth” are available at the Nursery, 5314 S.W. Pkwy, Wichita Fall, Texas.
Hometown Gardener

Sports photos of the week

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Top: Hannah Spears leads the pack in the 800 meter on Thursday, March 25. Middle: Archer City's Jill Liles led the Lady Cats to a 19-9 win on Friday, March 26.
Sports photos of the week

The life of Sugar

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Hello, I have two names Puppy and Sugar. Hopefully by the time you finish this article you will agree on the one that best fits me. I want to introduce you to my family, Barbara and Dale Murphy, Jr. of rural Archer County. I'm a short hair brown Brindle Catahoula with long ears and weighed in at about 35-pounds soaking wet some four years ago. Now that you understand that I'm such a pretty lady, don't you think Sugar sounds better?
The life of Sugar

Details on registration for 2021-22 Windthorst ISD Pre-K and Kindergarten

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On Friday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Windthorst Elementary School will have Kindergarten registration for children five years of age by Sept. 1. Please bring copies of your child’s birth certificate, Social Security card, and immunization record. The Kindergarten teachers will give your child a short pre-screening assessment. You will be sent the results of the screening when it has been evaluated. Transfer students who have a screening interview do not have guaranteed enrollment. WISD will contact you as soon as possible, when they know the amount of additional availability in their kindergarten class.

Legendary native son Larry McMurtry dies at 84

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“It’s been quite a party ain’t it?” Gus McCrae said in “Lonesome Dove.” The world lost a gem when Larry McMurtry passed away Thursday, March 25, at the age of 84. An Archer City native, he will long be remembered in the class of great American authors such as John Steinbeck and William Faulkner, leaving behind classics to be read by future generations.
Legendary native son Larry McMurtry dies at 84

Holliday, Archer City compete in One Act Play bi-district

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Archer City and Holliday High Schools competed in the UIL One Act Play bi-district competitions on Tuesday, March 23, and Thursday, March 25, with multiple individuals and plays picking up awards. Holliday High School performed “dirt” by Mandy Conner and will advance to the region contest after a strong performance in the bi-district round in Graham Tuesday, March 23.
Holliday, Archer City compete in One Act Play bi-district