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Wade Scarbrough takes oath as Precinct 1 Commissioner

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The usual new year swear-in ceremony scheduled for Jan. 1 was delayed due to weather. The swearing in of public officials took place last Monday morning, Jan. 4. Archer County, Precinct 1, newly elected Commissioner, Wade Scarbrough was sworn in by his brother, Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace, Corky Scarbrough. Candace Scarbrough, Wade’s wife, accompanied him for the ceremony.

Wade Scarbrough is sworn in as County Commissioner Pct. 1 by his brother Corky, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2, during the swear-in ceremony on Monday, Jan. 4. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Quick action saves structure from car fire damage

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Peggy Matus, of Archer City, was making a routine trip to a local store for some breakfast when her car started smoking. The routine trip turned into a very scary situation. The car started to smoke on her way home so she sped up to get it to the carport at her house on West Chestnut.

Quick response from the Archer City Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a car fire on Chestnut and the department kept the fire from spreading. Courtesy photo/Peggy Matus

Year in Review: July through December

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

As 2021 begins, the Archer County News looks back at some of the top headlines from throughout 2020. This week, we look back at some of the top stories from July through December.

Archer Rehab and Care, formerly known as Vista Living, was boarded up on Thursday, July 2. All residents had moved out of the facility byFriday, June 26. File photo

Archer Count y remains in mask mandate

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported on Monday, Jan. 4, the county will remain included in the GA-29 mandate including facial coverings which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott due to large positive COVID-19 case numbers in the county.

Check It Out! Archer Public Library

5 years ago By News Staff

The Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/ libby/.

Archer County Sheriff Staci Williams Beesinger officially enters retirement

5 years ago By Barbara Phillips

Archer County Sheriff Staci Beesinger will officially enter the world of retirement on Jan. 1, and she is ready to spend more time doing things she enjoys with her husband and grandchildren. A retirement party was held in her honor at the Archer County Sheriff's Office and Jail Thursday, Dec. 17.

Archer County Sheriff Staci Williams Beesinger poses with a chair she was gifted at her retirement party Dec. 17. Beesinger's last day on the job is Thursday, Dec. 31, before Jack Curd takes over. Courtesy photo/P.A. Veith

Year in Review: January through June

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

As 2020 comes to an end, the Archer County News looks back at some of the top headlines from throughout the year. This week, we take a look back at some of the top stories from January through June.

Archer County Junior Livestock Show will continue with changes

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The 53rd annual Archer County Junior Livestock Show promises to be equal to or better than past shows, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will be some scheduling changes to help avoid packed in crowds in the show barn.

The Archer County Junior Livestock Show will be held from Thursday, Jan. 7, through Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Archer County Junior Livestock Show barn with modifed COVID-19 recommendations. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Archer County COVID-19 cases still rising at high rate

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported on Monday, Dec. 28, that the county has seen 100 case increase in total COVID-19 cases in a two-week time period and the county will remain unexempt from GA-29 including a facial covering mandate which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott.

Got pink ink?

5 years ago By Jenny Schroeder

We are aware that there was a printing problem in this week's special full-color, six-page section honoring the State Champion Windthorst Trojans. Two pages were printed with a pronounced pink tint. We are not sure how many of your newspapers look this way, but we know the issue has impacted several of them.

If you are a Windthorst Trojan, I am sure you are disappointed. If you paid money for an advertisement, I'm sure you are disappointed. We, too, are disappointed. Our staff worked hard to get this to you on a quick turnaround, and we are sad to see pink where blue should be.