The Windthorst ISD school board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Lonnie Hise during a special called meeting Thursday, May 27. On the same day, Hise was named the lone finalist for the Haskell CISD superintendent position.

The Archer County News has welcomed Vanessa Parkey as its new advertising sales representative as it continues towards its goal of a larger community focused newspaper. Parkey grew up in Devine, graduated from Tarleton State University and moved to Archer County with her husband David in 1997.

Top: The Holliday Eagles class of 2021 stands during the graduation ceremony at First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls Friday, May 28. Right: Holliday Valedictorian Colten Ellis delivers his speech to those attending the graduation ceremony at First Baptist Church.

The Archer County Rodeo started in 1945, so last year would have been the 75th anniversary of the event. Due to concerns about safety in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rodeo association decided to cancel the June 2020 event.

After successfully completing the 2019 Texas Water Safari, cousins Patrick and Matt “Stumpy” Schreiber have enlisted the help of cousins Dan Schreiber and Sean Hoff to tackle the 2021 challenge as a four-man team.