Holliday’s Tanner Wike, Chase Williams, Bryce Palmer, Andrew Draper, Nathan Mangual, Carter Koski, Sofia Ochoa, Lawson Kisner were named to the area and region bands. Owen Butler also qualified for the area band.

The Windthorst High School senior class was awarded a grant to fund their upcoming Project Graduation from the Texas Department of Transportation for their production of an anti-drinking and driving public service announcement. Their video won first place in the area contest, and they earned $2,000 for their hard work. Out of the 300 possible points, the seniors scored 270, beating all competitors from nine surrounding counties.

If you enjoy the outdoors and hunting, you’ll love the 4-H shooting sports project! This project covers firearm safety and teaches responsible handling and use. Get ready because this project is hands on.

The Windthorst VFD concluded their 2021 recognition at their annual department awards/meal gathering this past week. They recognized the following recipients: Roy Koetter for 45 years’ service, Raymond Ostermann for 40 years, Chad Steinberger for 30 years (not pictured), Tim Hertel for 25 years, Kyle Schroeder for 15 years, Dallas Fillingim for 15 years (not pictured) and Reid Wolf for 10 years. Gage Steinberger was named the 2021 fireman of the year.

The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2022-2023 scholarship awards. The deadline for applications is March 1.

Whit Parkey placed first with his Brangus heifer and Isabelle Parkey placed second with her Limousin heifer at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Courtesy photo.

The National Leadership Conference of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will be in San Diego, California, June 29 through July 3. The conference will host the 2022 FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl Championship. Archer City High School will have two FCCLA Teams in the competition.