Windthorst ISD proposes Fiscal Year 2022 budget
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The Windthorst ISD proposed its Fiscal Year 2022 budget during its board meeting Monday, Aug. 9.
HISD outlines back-to-school plan
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The Holliday ISD School Board met on Monday, Aug. 9, at the Holliday ISD Administration Building.
Texas rent relief program offers help for area landlords, renters
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Local organizations are spreading the word about a statewide program in Texas to assist renters struggling to avoid eviction and landlords who have not received rent payments because of the eviction moratorium. Some $1.3 billion in emergency assistance is available through the Texas Rent Relief Program. The funds were allocated through the Coronavirus Relief Bill passed by Congress and are designed to reduce evictions by covering rent and utility expenses starting as far back as March 2020.
TDSHS offering immunization clinc in Archer City
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The Texas Department of State Health Services has appointments available for adult and childhood immunizations at their Field Office located at 511 S Cedar Street in Archer City. DSHS offers all back-toschool vaccines for kindergarten, seventh grade and college entry, as well as all infant and childhood immunizations. Adult immunizations are available to those who qualify.
City of Holliday amends water rates
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The Holliday City Council voted to amend water and sewer rates beginning on Oct. 1.
County proposes Voter-Approval Tax Rate
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The Archer County Commissioners Court proposed its elected official salaries, tax rate and set a hearing on the proposed tax rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2022 in its meeting Monday, Aug. 9.
Alfred gets a home
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The Humane Society of Wichita County posted a picture on Facebook of a dog seized by law enforcement in Archer City. Cheryl Heineken, Executive Director at the animal shelter, referred to him as Alfred. Rachael Arbuckle and her son Oliver took an immediate interest.
Archer Public Library continues growth
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The Archer Public Library was established in 1968 with Virginia Parsley Talyor serving as the first librarian. The non-profit was originally housed in a small room behind Archer City City Hall before moving to its current location at 105 N. Center.
Canada returns to roots in concert with McClure
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Before he took the stage last Friday night for a soldout acoustic guitar swap with fellow singer-songwriter Mike McClure, Cody Canada spent some time wandering through the Archer City Cemetery. “I don’t do cemeteries,” Canada said, but he wanted to pay homage to his ancestors.
Correction
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In the July 29 edition of the Archer County News, we incorrectly spelled two names. In the "Windthorst landmark taken away for updates and maintenance" article, we incorrectly spelled Don Essler as Don Eschler.
