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Wade Scarbrough takes oath as Precinct 1 Commissioner

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The usual new year swear-in ceremony scheduled for Jan. 1 was delayed due to weather. The swearing in of public officials took place last Monday morning, Jan. 4. Archer County, Precinct 1, newly elected Commissioner, Wade Scarbrough was sworn in by his brother, Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace, Corky Scarbrough. Candace Scarbrough, Wade’s wife, accompanied him for the ceremony.

Wade Scarbrough is sworn in as County Commissioner Pct. 1 by his brother Corky, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2, during the swear-in ceremony on Monday, Jan. 4. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Quick action saves structure from car fire damage

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Peggy Matus, of Archer City, was making a routine trip to a local store for some breakfast when her car started smoking. The routine trip turned into a very scary situation. The car started to smoke on her way home so she sped up to get it to the carport at her house on West Chestnut.

Quick response from the Archer City Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a car fire on Chestnut and the department kept the fire from spreading. Courtesy photo/Peggy Matus

Year in Review: July through December

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

As 2021 begins, the Archer County News looks back at some of the top headlines from throughout 2020. This week, we look back at some of the top stories from July through December.

Archer Rehab and Care, formerly known as Vista Living, was boarded up on Thursday, July 2. All residents had moved out of the facility byFriday, June 26. File photo

Archer Count y remains in mask mandate

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported on Monday, Jan. 4, the county will remain included in the GA-29 mandate including facial coverings which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott due to large positive COVID-19 case numbers in the county.

One Last Run

5 years ago By Will Edwards

“Basketball is pretty much an Owen legacy,” Shannon Owen said.

I’m not sure truer words have ever been spoken. The Owen family is well known around the Archer County community and in gyms all across north Texas. Shannon spent several of his early coaching years in Archer City before moving to Seymour. His oldest son, Tyler, graduated from Holliday in 2009 as a standout on the hardwood before following his father’s footsteps in coaching at Archer City. Now the head coach at Windthorst, Tyler gets an opportunity few others have: a chance to coach his younger brother, Max.

Shannon (left), Max (center) and Tyler Owen (right) celebrate following the Trojans’ 22-21 victory over Mart in AT&T Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Photo/Shannon Owen

Best moments, games, players of 2020

5 years ago By Will Edwards

What a decade this year has been. Since Nathan Lawson and I came on to the Archer County News in June, we’ve had tons, and I mean tons, to talk about and break down. As the sports reporter, I felt it fitting to choose my five best moments and five best games of 2020. Along with the top moments and games, I’m including the inaugural “Will’s Sublime 29” team, highlighting the top 22 football and seven volleyball players from the county.

Kyle Wolf breaks free for a 68 yard gain to setup the game-winning score in the Trojans’ regional semifinal win over Albany on Nov. 27. Photo/Will Edwards

Check It Out! Archer Public Library

5 years ago By News Staff

The Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/ libby/.

Archer County Sheriff Staci Williams Beesinger officially enters retirement

5 years ago By Barbara Phillips

Archer County Sheriff Staci Beesinger will officially enter the world of retirement on Jan. 1, and she is ready to spend more time doing things she enjoys with her husband and grandchildren. A retirement party was held in her honor at the Archer County Sheriff's Office and Jail Thursday, Dec. 17.