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DSHS Offers Free Immunizations

1 week ago By Press Release

The Texas Department of State Health Services offers FREE immunizations for eligible children and adults. School and routine immunizations are available by appointment. Please call our office to schedule your appointment or for more information.

Archer County Approves New Subdivision Regulations

1 week ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved new subdivision regulations during its meeting on Monday, May 11. The commissioners have been working with Assistant County Attorney Tyler Sales for over six months on revamping the regulations.

County Confirms Vesper Energy's Intent to Build Battery Energy Storage System

1 week ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson announced that Vesper Energy plans to develop a 2,300-acre Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) just south of Archer City on DeMoss Road during the Archer County Commissioner’s Court meeting on Monday, May 11.

A 2,300 acre field on DeMoss Road south of the Archer City limits near East South Street is slated to become the new home of a Vesper Energy Battery Energy Storage System project.

Community Pushes Holliday ISD to Reconsider Coach Arbogast Contract Decision

1 week ago By Landon Davis

Over 40 Holliday community members attended the Holliday ISD School Board meeting on Monday, May 11 to express their support for current Holliday High School softball coach Billy Arbogast after a vacancy for his position was posted on Region 9’s website that same Monday.

Coach Billy Arbogast speaks with his Lady Eagles during a break in action this season. Arbogast received public support from players, parents, and community members during Monday’s Holliday ISD School Board meeting. File photo

WISD Board Approve s Facility Improvements

1 week ago By Nathan Lawson

The Windthorst ISD school board approved facility and ground improvements across the district during its school board meeting on Monday, May 11. In its March meeting, the board had approved a $200,000 budget amendment for flooring repairs of the hallway outside the library.

Community Pushes Holliday ISD to Reconsider Coach Arbogast Contract Decision

1 week ago By News Staff

Over 40 Holliday community members attended the Holliday ISD School Board meeting on Monday, May 11 to express their support for current Holliday High School softball coach Billy Arbogast after a vacancy for his position was posted on Region 9’s website that same Monday.
During the open forum portion of the meeting, several parents, current, and former Holliday athletes and students gave their personal testimonies regarding Coach Arbogast.

Archer County Sends 12 to UIL Academic State Meet

2 weeks ago By Nathan Lawson

Holliday High School captured the Region 1-3A Academic Championship with 236 points at the University Interscholastic League regional meet held April 24-25 at Abilene Christian University. Holliday finished ahead of Tuscola Jim Ned, which scored 214 points, and Canadian, which placed third with 106.

Holliday High School was Region I-3A Academic Contest Champions after a good showing at Abilene Christian University on April 24-25. Courtesy photo

4-H District Archery

2 weeks ago By News Staff

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2nd Place-First Year:Compound Aided: Forrest, 2nd Place-Intermediate:Compound Aided: Wyatt, 7th Place-Intermediate:Compound Aided: Quintyn, 3rd Place-Senior:Compound Aided: Kash, 10th Place-Senior:Compound Aided: Faith, 11th Place-Senior:Compound Aided: Justin,14th Place-Senior:Compound Aided: Ryder. Courtesy photo

Parkey at Texas Youth Expo

2 weeks ago By News Staff

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Whit Parkey was the Champion Limousin steer at the Texas Youth Expo in Bryan. Texas. Courtesy photo

The Barber Shop Dialogues Hits Bookstores

2 weeks ago By Press Release

Between the years of 2002 and 2019, the Royal Theater showcased a total of nine plays by Archer City native Jim Black. In seven of those, an ensemble cast inhabited a small town barber shop before moving on to a retirement community called La Bella Vida. In his latest book, Black revisits those early barber shop tales, bringing the unforgettable characters back to life in nonstop hilarious and touching moments.