The Archer City Council approved an amendment to the animal control ordinance during its meeting on Thursday, March 26. “Our previous ordinance on animal control was a little vague about our action and authority,” City Manager Ronnie Meyer said.

The Archer City ISD School Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with McMurry University for dual credit courses during its meeting on Monday, March 23. High School Principal Luke Nichols said the university offers some courses which the district hopes to offer before junior year, expanding opportunities for students to begin earning college credit earlier in their academic careers.

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson placed the county under a 10-day emergency burn ban on Thursday, March 26. The ban is set to expire Sunday, April 5, unless it is extended.

The Holliday ISD school board voted against a resolution that installed a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text during its board meeting on Monday, March 23. Holliday Superintendent Cody Carroll said the board had to decide on the resolution following the passing of Senate Bill 11.

An 11-year-old girl remains in critical condition following a serious car accident, as family, friends, and community members organize efforts to support her recovery and assist her family during a difficult time.

The 97th District Attorney has requested that her office in the Archer County Courthouse be relocated from the second floor to the third floor. During the March 23 Commissioner’s Court Meeting, Archer County Judge Randy Jackson said District Attorney Katie Boggeman made the request after concerns arose about witnesses crossing paths with opposing witnesses during a previous trial.

Years ago, my wife and I were interviewing near Niagara Falls, for a youth pastor position with a church. The Pastor drove us to see some of the historic sites, parks and we had the opportunity to visit Niagara Falls. There is a sidewalk that goes along with the river and it's a swift current headed towards the giant falls. The thing that I remember the most was standing behind a railing within feet of the falls as the powerful movement of water poured over. It's loud and the amount of water and speed at which it is pouring over is powerful.

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court discussed the possible temporary closure of Three Way Road during its meeting on Monday, March 23. Nick Jorgenson with Plains Pipeline was at the meeting to discuss the reasoning behind the request of temporary closing the road.