10 earn recognition on TSWA all-state team

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Archer County saw 10 players earn recognition on the Texas Sportswriters Association Class 2A All-State team. The state champion Windthorst Trojans placed five on the squad while Archer City saw four players pick up accolades. Trojans head coach Chris Tackett shared Coach of the Year honors with Shiner’s Daniel Boedeker.

Storm weathers utility, water workers

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Last week and even into this week, workers across the county have been struggling to cope with the effects of frozen pipes and water leaks. Archer City was hit the hardest in terms of water outages, with leak problems beginning in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb.
The water plant at Lake Kickapoo lost power due to Oncor shutting off portions of the electric grid per ERCOT’s (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) directive. As a result, pipes froze at the water plant at Lake Kickapoo. Photo/Jenny Schroeder

Weather conditions challenge ranchers

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Archer County ranching families are a hardy breed. They deal with weather conditions on a regular basis to provide care for the livestock that provides a major part of the food supply in America. Last week’s snowfall and record breaking extreme cold were, hopefully, a once in a lifetime challenge.
A momma hereford heifer cow braves the elements of winter storm Uri at the Hawley Ranch near Lake Kickapoo. Courtesy photo/Clay Reid