Stevens named as nominee for Constable Pct. 2
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The Archer County Republican Party has selected Donald Wayne Stevens to be its nominee for the vacant Constable Pct. 2 election set for Nov.
Archer City proposes tax rate increase
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By Nathan Lawson The Archer City council approved a proposed property tax rate during a special called meeting Saturday, Aug. 13.
The importance of spiritual growth
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by Pastor Mikey Pesqueda First Baptist Church Archer City The last couple of weeks our church has been doing a Sunday Night series on what the church is. I have enjoyed this series as much as I hope they have.
City of Holliday proposes property tax rate
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By Nathan Lawson The Holliday City Council proposed a property tax rate during its meeting on Monday, Aug. 8.
Archer, Holliday public libraries see growth in SRPs
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By Nathan Lawson The Archer Public Library and Holliday Public Library summer reading programs ended at the end of July and the programs had significant growth in its participation. Archer Librarian Gretchen Abernathy- Kuck said there were 18 readers, from 5 to 13-years-old, who read a total of a total 414 hours which is more than the 275 hours read last year.
Blackwood Quartet to perform at Olney First Baptist Church
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The community is invited to a free gospel concert 6 p.m., Sunday, August 21, at the First Baptist Church of Olney featuring the Fabulous Blackwood Quartet. This group has a legendary story and it comes through in every song. A love offering will be taken for the Blackwood Quartet. Mark Blackwood and the Fabulous Blackwood Quartet sing gospel music around the world. According to the quartet's biography, the Blackwood name is legendary in the gospel music industry. The Blackwood Brothers Quartet was formed in 1934. Roy Blackwood, Doyle Blackwood, their youngest brother, James, along with Roy's oldest son, R.W. Blackwood, founded the original quartet in the hills of Choctaw County, Mississippi.
Rowe recognized by sheriff for 911 call
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During the Aug. 8 Commissioner’s Court meeting, Archer County Sheriff Jack Curd recognized 9-yearold Raegen Rowe for her calmness and thoughtfulness in calling 911 during a medical emergency at the Archer City ISD weight room in June.
Archer City approves pay raise for EMTs facing closure of Archer EMS
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Facing a potential closure of the Archer City Ambulance Service due to a lack of personnel, the Archer City council voted on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to offer a $5 temporary raise to salaries to bring in enough staffing to keep the service running.
Holliday ISD approves proposed tax rate, discusses lunch prices
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By Nathan Lawson The Holliday ISD school board approved a proposed property tax rate during its meeting Monday, Aug. 8.
