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Archer County News announces new digital service, updated website

5 years ago By Press Release

The Archer County News is pleased to announce the release of a new website, www.archercountynews. com and digital edition of our newspaper. This new service, commenced Tuesday, Sept. 29, brings you the pu latest news online along with an exact replica of the printed newspaper.

Atmos Energy gives $2 million to help feed school children

5 years ago By Press Release

Through its Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, Atmos Energy is giving $2 million during September’s Hunger Action Month to join forces with hundreds of local school districts, food banks and other essential organizations that provide the breakfasts, lunches, snacks and healthy meals that all children need to grow, develop, and succeed.

Senate District 30 headed to runoff election

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The Special Election in Texas Senate District 30 to replace the seat vacated by Pat Fallon resulted in two of the six candidates qualifying for runoff election on a date to be announced. Drew Springer got 31.83% of the votes and Shelley Luther got 31.7% of the votes across the 14 counties in the district.

Windthorst Elementary named Blue Ribbon School

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Windthorst Elementary School was one of 26 Texas public schools to receive 2020 National Blue Ribbon Honors on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Windthorst Elementary School was named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School on Sept. 24. A virtual ceremony will be held for the 367 new Blue Ribbon schools on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13. Photo/Will Edwards

Lawrence Schroeder Dairy named a 2020 DFA member of distinction

5 years ago By Natahan Lawson

The Schroeder Family, owners of Lawrence Schroeder Dairy in Windthorst, were named among the 2020 Members of Distinction by the Dairy Farmers of America on Oct. 1 in Kansas City, Kan.

Archer County 4-H members place well in shows

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County 4-H members performed well at the West Texas Fair in Abilene in September and the Heart of Texas Scramble and Heifer Show in Waco on Oct. 1 and 2.

Hunter Talley placed first in the Hereford Heifer Class during the West Texas Fair in Abilene in September. Courtesy photo/Maranda Revell

Holliday ISD opens new elementary wing

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Holliday ISD moved fifth graders into the brand-new wing of the elementary school Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Trojanettes win fourth straight

5 years ago By Will Edwards

After a 2-12 start to the season, the Windthorst Trojanettes (6-12, 2-0) seem to have turned the corner, winning four in a row. Included in those four-straight victories is a 2-0 start to District 9-2A play after a 3-0 (25-18, 25-13, 25-14) sweep of Petrolia on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Windthorst.