Windthorst's Stark to be inducted to Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame

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Windthorst’s Heather Stark is a legend. From becoming a four-time all-state player, leading the Trojanettes to a four year record of 105-16 – which included a state runner-up finish in 2001 – to becoming a four-time all-conference selection at the University of Texas to most recently becoming a Hall of Honor inductee with the Longhorns, Stark has left a legacy wherever she has been.
Windthorst's Girls Basketball Coach Heather Stark is being inducted to the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame for her playing career in a banquet on May 18, 2024. File photo

One arrested for murder after death in car crash

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A Wichita Falls man was taken into custody by Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers on Monday, Aug. 21, on three felony charges in relation to a car crash that resulted in the death of an Archer City six-year-old in July.

New nonprofit aims to break cycle for women with difficult past

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For many years, Lynda Miracle, a resident of Archer City, has had a dream. Her dream came after years of serving and teaching the lost. Miracle has been active in a variety of women's ministries over the years, reaching troubled women on the streets, local jails and communities. She saw a real need to provide support and education for those women who desired to change their unhealthy life cycles.

Game Warden Field Notes

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The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Images of individual field notes are available upon request from the TPWD press office. You Never Even Called Me by My Name

4-H Galaxy of Stars Awards Ceremony

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The Galaxy of Stars awards honor outstanding achievements made by 4-H members based on age. There are different requirements for each level and the state imposes restrictions on the number of awards able to be given.
Bronze, Silver and Gold Star Award winners pose for a photo at the 4-H Award ceremony. L-R Aaliyah Rose, Harper, Mangold, Kreede Neal, Abigail Davis and Taylor Conrad. Courtesy photo

ACISD gets grant for Spanish books

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The Archer City ISD library received a $192 project stipend for the purchase of books written in Spanish for students that transfer into the school system without a good background in reading English.
L-R: Amy Huseman, Archer City Elementary principal, Amanda Awakuni, librarian, Miriam Knobloch, Beta Sigma member and Vicky Lopez, Beta Sigma member, pose for a photo with a check presented to ACISD for spanish language books. Courtesy photo

The Sanctuary

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Dear Friend in Christ, I love the sanctuary where the church family that I pastor worships each Sunday. It is beautiful, and over the years guests have commented about what a nice church building we have at First Baptist Church. I’ve always enjoyed showing it to people who have stopped by the church during the week knowing that they will say nice things about the building. I am not alone in the pride I feel. The members of the church have sacrificially given of their time, talents, tithes, and offerings to help build, beautify, and maintain the buildings and it’s has been a source of satisfaction to them also.
The Sanctuary

Wildfire outbreak stretches county Volunteer Fire Departments thin

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Archer County Volunteer Fire Departments have been extremely busy fighting grass fire across the region during the week as a heat wave continues to dry out vegetation. According to Archer County Emergency Management Coordinator Shane Wright, the volunteer fire departments responded to 24 fires in a period between Aug.
Wildfire outbreak stretches county Volunteer Fire Departments thin
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