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4 years ago By News Staff

Feb. 24-25 Early Voting for March 1 Primary, 8 a.m.

Towns, school districts to hold May elections

4 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Six of the nine local city councils and school boards will be having elections on May 7 to determine at least one contested race after the ballot application deadline passed on Friday, Feb. 18.

Archer City financial audit reveals good standing

4 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Paul Fleming was on hand on at the Archer City council meeting Thursday, Feb. 17, to present the Annual Financial Report for the year ending Sept.

Archer City Mayor Kelvin Green in his eighth year as mayor calls the regular council meeting to order on Thursday, Feb. 17. He is not seeking reelection so he will call the regular meeting to order two more times. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Early voting underway for March primaries

4 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County saw 344 total voters show out for the first week of early voting in the March 1 primary election. Early voting locations are the Archer County Annex located 112.

Republican Party holds forum for primary candidates

4 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The Republican Party Primary election is just around the corner on Tuesday March 1. Leslie Hash, Archer County Republican Chairman, organized a forum for candidates in contested races to give voters a chance to get to know the candidates on a personal basis and to give the candidates a chance to tell why they are the best choice.

L to R: Wayland Cowley, AC 4-H led the pledge; Cori Cowley, Forum Moderator; Leslie Hash, Archer County Republican Party Chairman, and Mason Gilmore, AC 4-H led the pledge. Photo/Jerry Phiilips

Windthorst ISD approves district of innovation plan

4 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Windthorst ISD school board approved the district’s district of innovation plan during its meeting Wednesday, Feb. 16.

WISD Superintendent Dr. William Paul presents an award to business manager Juhree Vaughn for helping the district receive a superior financial rating each of the last 20 years. Courtesy photo

Holliday hammers Burk in season-opener

4 years ago By Will Edwards

The reining Class 3A Region I champs picked up right where they left off last season as the Lady Eagles ran all over Burkburnett in a 14-0 rout in Holliday’s season-opener on Monday, Feb. 14.

Holliday’s Allie Davis tags out a would-be base stealer in the Lady Eagles’ season-opening 14-0 win over Burkburnett on Monday, Feb. 14. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Which Legacy Matters to You?

4 years ago By Pastor Mikey Pesqueda First Baptist Church Archer City

Leaving a legacy is something that even the greatest kings and queens have spent time, money, and resources on. Kings left legacies of kingdoms built, nations conquered, and monuments made. CEO’s have left legacies of companies that started in a garage and are now multibillion dollar companies. Coaches have left legacies of championships won. Have you ever wondered what your legacy will be? Or maybe a more important question is, which legacy matters to you?

Nancy Ann Pennartz

4 years ago By News Staff

Nancy Ann (Lindeman) Pennartz, of Lake Charles, La., age 78, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2022, following a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

County approves agreement for election equipment

4 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Commissioners Court approved the master agreement between the county and Hart InterCivic Inc. for the purchase of new election equipment during its meeting Monday, Feb.