TOP: The Holliday High School Class of 2022 stands to be recognized at the Holliday ISD Graduation on Friday, May 27, at First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls. Photo/Will Edwards BOTTOM: Brenna Anderle gives the Valedictorian Address at the Windthorst ISD Graduation on Sunday, May 29, at the Windthorst High School Gym.
The Holliday Police Department and Archer County Sheriff’s Office arrested Stephen Joseph Parsons, 34, for the murder of Gary Kuykendall on Thursday, May 26. According to the arrest affidavit, the Holliday Police Department was dispatched to the 100 block of S.
The coronavirus pandemic dealt a near death blow to the Royal Theater. Having the theater dark for close to two years has created a financial strain since utility bills and maintenance of the building still continues. The remainder of 2022 will hopefully bring some of the Royal’s shine back to the community.
May 27 Holliday ISD Senior Graduation 7pm First Baptist Church Downtown Wichita Falls May 29 Windthorst ISD Senior Graduation 7pm High School Gymnasium June 4 Montopolis, The Legend of the Big Bend Playing at the Royal Theatre June 5 Shannon Cemetery in Clay County Annual Memorial Day Service June 10 ACISD Cheerleading Annual Two Man Scramble & Hamburger Bash at Archer City Country Club Hamburger Bash - 11am-1pm Golf - 1pm.
After high school, I found myself at a crossroads moment - struggling with what God was calling me to do. Like Moses in Exodus 4, I made excuses concerning my inadequacy to do the job of a pastor. I was shy, an introvert, and shuddered at the thought of public speaking.
The Sheriff’s Office received 189 calls for service this past week. As this report is being written there are 30 inmates and 6 being female in the Archer County Jail.
The Archer City Public Library and Holliday Public Library are preparing to start up their Summer Reading Programs in the next couple of weeks as it seek to promote literacy and continued education among the county youth.
High School Principal Roy Longcrier was voted the 2021-2022 Windthorst Secondary Employee of the Year on Thursday, May 19. High school teacher Stacy Wolf presented Longcrier with the award during break in front of all of the secondary students and staff.
Holliday ISD showed off its completed addition and renovation to its band hall during an open house event Tuesday, May 17. The 10,614 square foot addition and renovation were paid out of the general fund and the school board did not take out any debt for the district to fund the project.