The public is cordially invited to attend the Memorial Day ceremonies hosted by the Scotland-Windthorst Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2676 and Auxiliary and Gary Johnston Post 198 of the American Legion, Monday, May 27, 2024.

The Holliday ISD UIL Academic Team placed third in the 3A state meet competition. The Holliday team finished third with 88 points behind Gladewater Sabine who finished with 134.33 points and Mission Collegiate who finished with 108.5 points.

The Archer City Pool will open for the summer on Saturday, May 25, from 1 to 6 p.m. Splash day will take place that day and admission will be free to the public.

Conner W. Deen has been named Assistant County Attorney for Archer County.

On Wednesday, May 15, the Windthorst City Council held a special meeting for citizens to voice their concerns and ask questions to a Texas Department of Transportation employee on how the agency plans to make Highway 281 safer in general.

Cristi Kellar was sworn in as the new Archer County Auditor by 97th District Court Judge Trish Coleman Byars on Wednesday, May 1. Kellar replaces outgoing county auditor Paul Wylie who retired from the position at the end of April.

The Holliday ISD school board approved a bid for a new voice over IP phone system and PA system for all school buildings during their meeting on Monday, May 13. Superintendent Cody Carroll said the need for both systems stem from Alyssa’s law which requires phones in each classroom, so everyone has the ability to call 911 if needed.

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved the purchase of a new telephone system for the sheriff's office during its meeting on Monday, May 13. Sheriff Jack Curd told the court that the current telephone system was moved over to the office when the new law enforcement was built 13 years ago.

4-H Each 4-H club has elected their new officers to serve the 24-25 4-H year, which begins in August. Each of these teams will begin working during the summer to make the next 4-H year a success! Windthorst 4-H elected new officers: President: Charlie Bone Vice President: Jake Schroeder Secretary: Kastin Wolf Treasurer: Sophia Petro Reporter: Jude Yates Archer City 4-H elected new officers: President- Abigail Davis Vice President - Wayland Cowley Secretary- Esther Davis Reporter-Briella Humpert Treasurer -Te'Asia Talley Parliamentarian- Whit Parkey Holliday 4-H elected new officers: President- Evan Hughes 1st Vice President- Taylor Conrad 2nd Vice President-Leah Conrad 3rd Vice President- Kenzie Jones Secretary - Justin Oliver Treasurer- Gatlynn Revell Reporter - Harper Mangold Health and Safety Officer- Charlotte Gallant Parliamentarian Kreede Neal.

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