Holliday’s Hayden Strealy leaps over the hurdle en-route to a first-place finish in the 110 hurdles with a time of 16.65. Photo/Ravyn Fager Archer City’s Chris Allen scoops up a throw in the Wildcats’ 10-1 loss to Gunter on Friday, March 12.

Texas agricultural producers who lost property due to recent natural disasters may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) physical loss loans. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers these low-interest loans to agricultural producers in 41 counties who incurred losses caused by a winter storm that occurred on Feb. 14 to Feb. 20, 2021. Approval is limited to applicants who suffered severe physical losses only, including the loss of buildings and livestock. Applications are due by Nov. 2, 2021.

The Nature Challenge website launched today, connecting Texans with fun, creative ways to explore the outdoors, learn new skills and get involved in their community. This statewide tool is the result of a shared vision between Texas Children in Nature Network, Texan by Nature and Texas A&M Forest Service.

The Sheriff’s Office received 64 calls for service last week. As this report is being written there were 25 inmates with three being female in the Archer County Jail.

Archer City senior Delaini Hanna won reserve grand champion at the Houston Stock show with her two-year-old dorper. Delaini suffered a major knee injury in the Lady Cats’ Volleyball team’s bi-district win over Alvord in November.

Discussion on a checking account, which will be received due to the municipal judge not returning, took place during the Windthorst city council meeting on Wednesday, March 17. “We did have a checking account when we had our city judge,” City Secretary Debbie Schroeder said.

Tuesday, March 9 Holliday 10, Jacksboro 0 Holliday senior Hadley Harrigal (2-1) tossed the Eagles’ second no-hitter in the last two weeks in a 10-0 rout of Jacksboro. The right-hander needed just 74 pitches to complete the feat, allowing two walks while punching out eight.

Archer City, Holliday and Windthorst High Schools competed in the UIL One-Act Play district competitions on Wednesday, March 3, with multiple individuals and plays picking up awards. Archer City high school performed “Radium Girls” and was named the first place show in the district and will advance to the bi-district competition on Thursday, March 25, in Graham.