TxDOT discusses upcoming Hwy. projects

Body
Texas Department of Transportation Graham Area Engineer Zachary Husen provided an update of upcoming TxDOT road projects to the commissioner’s court on Monday, April 14. The first project which Husen went over were the bridge replacements on Hwy.
currently being shored up to keep the bridge functional. has begun on a bridge replacement project on Hwy. 79 south of Coleman Road as the bridge

Commissioners proclaim April as Child Abuse Awarness Month

Body
The Archer County Commissioner’s Court proclaimed April as Child Abuse Awareness Month during its meeting on Monday, April 14. According to the proclamation, during 2024 the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services confirmed 53,453 victims of child abuse including 15 in Archer County.

Windthorst muzzles Tigers in series shutout

Body
The Trojans restricted Electra to just two total hits their district double-header on Tuesday, April 8, with freshman pitcher Aiden Stark even securing a seven- inning shutout no-hitter in the second game.
Trojan freshman Aiden Stark fires a pitch in Windthorst’s 10-0 win over Electra on Tuesday, April 8. Stark finished with a no-hitter and 11 strikeouts. Photo/Landon Davis

Windthorst ISD School Board Meeting

Body
The Windthorst ISD School board approved three items in a quick school board meeting on Monday, April 14. The board approved a donation from the Parent- Teacher Group to purchase a new laminator for the high school.

Lady Cats maul Electra

Body
The Archer City Lady Cats didn’t hold back against the Electra Lady Tigers on Saturday, April 12, pouring on 14 hits and 19 runs to improve to 7-2 in ditrict. Despite surrendering four earned runs on four hits in the game Saturday, starting pitcher Addi Canada gave up most of the damage in the first inning, giving up just one hit and hitting one batter for the next three innings.

Windthorst track and field teams ace at Area meet

Body
The Windthorst Trojans’ and Trojanettes’ track teams are sending a combined 13 individual athletes and three relays to Regionals following their outstanding performance at the Area Championships in Graham on Thursday, April 10.
Trojanette sophomore Kenley Teakell takes the handoff from senior Isabel Bussey in the 4x100 relay at the Area track meet in Graham on Thursday, April 10. Photo/Landon Davis