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Salvation Army branch meets community needs

5 years ago By Jenny Schroeder

The Salvation Army is a massive international organization, yet in Archer City there is a small but mighty branch making a difference in the lives of its residents. The mission of the Salvation Army is “to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination,” and the local board is committed to doing just that.

Donna Williams, secretary at First Baptist Church of Archer City, organizes Angel Tree presents. Usually housed at the library, the Angel Tree has moved primarily online this year. Those who prefer to pick up a paper angel may do so at the church. Unwrapped gifts and donations are due Dec. 15. Photo/Jenny Schroeder

Windthorst Trojans power over Muenster, into state semifinals

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The fourth-ranked Trojans are still dancing. Windthorst (13-1) punched its ticket to the state semifinals after dispatching Muenster, 30-20, in the regional finals on Thursday, Dec.

Max Owen celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 20-yard pass from Cy Belcher in the second quarter of Windthorst’s 30-20 win over Muenster in the Region II-2A DII Regional Finals in Bowie on Thursday, Dec. 3. Photo/Will Edwards

Wolf named Archer County Soil and Water Conservation District Producer of the Year

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Soil and Water Conservation District named Adam Wolf the county Producer of the Year during its meeting Monday, Dec. 7.

Archer SWCD Director Glenn Thorman (left) presents Adam Wolf (right) with the organization's Producer of the Year award. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Archer County COVID-19 update

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported on Monday, Dec. 7, that the county will remain unexempt from GA-29 including a facial covering mandate which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott.

Holliday’s Bree Zellers inks with Cisco College

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Bree Zellers is a model of perseverance. The Holliday senior overcame an ACL tear in her sophomore year before being sidelined with a torn meniscus her junior season.

Despite the injuries, Zellers lifted the Lady Eagles to new heights in 2020. Holliday made its deepest postseason run since 2012, advancing to the Class 3A Region I Regional Finals before bowing out to eventual state champion Bushland. The Lady Eagles closed the season with a 24-5 record and a district title, largely in part to Zellers’ 261 kills, 42 aces, 25 blocks and 527 digs.

Holliday senior Bree Zellers, surrounded by friends and family, signed to play volleyball collegiately with Cisco College at the Holliday High School gym on Wednesday, Dec. 2.

Jackson, Jurecek, Marchand headline District 5-3A honors

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Holliday senior Crae Jackson nabbed District 5-3A Overall MVP honors while senior Crosby Jurecek picked up Defensive MVP accolades and sophomore Peyton Marchand earned Newcomer of the Year. The Eagles finished the season at 11-2 with a district championship and appearance in the regional semifinals.

Senior Crae Jackson earned District 5-3A Overall MVP honors after combining for over 1,000 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns. Courtesy photo/Jolene Styles

Belcher runs at XC state meet

5 years ago By News Staff

Windthorst Freshman Cameron Belcher finished 41st at the UIL State 2A Cross Country Championships with a time of 13:35.30 in Round Rock Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Bates tabbed District 6-2A Offensive MVP

5 years ago By Will Edwards

Archer City junior quarterback Ty Bates garnered District 6-2A Offensive MVP honors after leading the Wildcats to a 6-4 record and berth in the area round of the playoffs. Bates accounted for 36 touchdowns and 2,824 yards of total offense.