The Windthorst ISD school board approved the purchase of an athletic all terrain vehicle up to $15,000 and to coaches for their time during the summer athletic conditioning program during its board meeting Monday, April 17.

Bottom Right: Linnie Mae Hudson and Isabella Laudermill show off pound cakes auctioned at the Yia Yia Classic last weekend. Linnie Mae announced her retirement from Yia Yia Classic pound cakes. The tradition will be picked up for future Yia Yia Classics by Isabella and Abby Aulds with Linnie Mae’s classic recipe. Bottom Left: Yia Yia Classic Winners Jim and Ryan Laudermill. Top Right: Burger Bash volunteers pose for a photo on Saturday. They dispersed 440 burgers.

With springtime, Texans turn watchful eyes to the sky for rising storm clouds or sudden shifts in winds. Thought tornadoes have occurred in all 50 states, Texas is part of the notorious “Tornado Alley” where the often-volatile mix of cool, dry air from the Rocky Mountains mixes with the warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico most commonly meet on the Great Plains to produce the violent storms.

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court voted to transfer a 2000 Mack Truck from Precinct 3 to Precinct 5 during its meeting on Monday, April 10. Precinct 3 Commissioner Pat Martin said he was no longer using the Mack Truck after the purchase of two new trucks last year.

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With continued drought and changing cattle markets, this year’s theme of the annual Capital Farm Credit Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Conference is more relevant than ever, said Andy Holloway, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent for Hemphill County.

Hey y’all! I am Kensley Vieth and I am the reporter of the Windthorst FFA Chapter as well as Windthorst 4-H Vice President! I participate in Dairy Judging, Ag Mechanics, and Archery. I am very active in my community with service projects, 4-H, serving at church, and making friends along the way. I show a dairy heifer and 2 goats. I am attending Tarleton State University (GO TEXANS!) I am majoring in Agriculture Communications. I have had so much fun making friends and memories. One piece of advice I have for the younger ones, is to ENJOY every moment whether or not it’s in the ring or in the classroom.

Howdy y’all! My name is Isabelle Parkey and I currently serve as your 2022-2023 Archer 4-H President. I show steers and brangus heifers and I also compete in livestock judging & public speaking. I currently serve as a Texas Youth Livestock and Agriculture Ambassador for 4-H and I am the Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association secretary, as well as a board member for the International Junior Brangus Breed Association! I enjoy serving this club and I truly believe that I can help “make the best better”

My name is Raelyn Bussey and I am a senior at Windthorst High School. I got involved into FFA through talent shows and became treasurer for my Senior year. I have obtained many awards through the District talent show placing third twice, second once and first once. I am involved in ag mechanic projects and have gone and competed in bigger shows for three years. I serve as my school's local FCCLA president. I have obtained many awards through FCCLA competing in speaking events and critical thinking exams. I have been a varsity cheerleader for two years. I have competed in One act play for three years, where I have been cast as the lead two years in a row. I will be attending MSU to obtain my Dental Hygiene degree. This past summer I obtained an internship at my local dentist office and can’t wait to get started. FFA expanded my speaking skills. I would like to extend my greatest gratitude to Travis Vaughn for taking a chance on the scared freshman and helping her grow. Peace out Windy.

Press Release Archer City FFA Archer City FFA traveled to the Dixon Water Foundation for the Area 4 wildlife contest. Zayne Foster, Hesston Veitenhimer and Victoria Foster all competed and did really well.