Body The Holliday ISD School Board accepted a 313-tax code value limitation application from NextEra Energy during its meeting Tuesday, May 17. Prior to acting on the items, Shaun Barnett, of Powell Law Group, provided the board with training regarding the 313-tax code program.

Body American Legions and VFW posts across the county have set services for Memorial Day which the public is invited to attend.

Body It’s the season of High School graduations and I’m always sort of nostalgic when I watch the new crop of Senior’s receive their diploma. There will be gratitude expressed to Coaches, Teachers Staff and Parents who have proudly supported them through their years at school.

Body The city council of Holliday approved making Hyper-Reach as its new emergency alert system at a cost of $500 per year during its meeting Monday, May 16. County Emergency Management Coordinator Shane Wright presented the information to the council at its previous meeting May 9.

Body In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Red River Chevy Dealers recognized Judy Hale, Windthorst ISD Band Director, with a Teacher Appreciation Award for 2021-2022 school year. She was awarded $1,000 for her hard work and dedication to her students. Courtesy photo/Windthorst ISD

Body Last Wednesday, Commissioner Wolf called asking about the status of a landfill in Archer County. I told him that since 2015, when I took office, until now, I have never been approached or consulted on the matter of a landfill.

Body On Friday, May 13, Archer City Elementary Book Buddies hosted a breakfast to thank volunteers who participated in the program this past school year. Courtesy photo/Jenny Schroeder.