A White New Year
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Archer County was hit with over an inch of snow in the late hours of New Year's Eve and early morning of New Year's Day. Photos/Jerry Phillips.
Check It Out! Archer Public Library
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The Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/ libby/.
Archer County Sheriff Staci Williams Beesinger officially enters retirement
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Archer County Sheriff Staci Beesinger will officially enter the world of retirement on Jan. 1, and she is ready to spend more time doing things she enjoys with her husband and grandchildren. A retirement party was held in her honor at the Archer County Sheriff's Office and Jail Thursday, Dec. 17.
Year in Review: January through June
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As 2020 comes to an end, the Archer County News looks back at some of the top headlines from throughout the year. This week, we take a look back at some of the top stories from January through June.
Archer County Junior Livestock Show will continue with changes
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The 53rd annual Archer County Junior Livestock Show promises to be equal to or better than past shows, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will be some scheduling changes to help avoid packed in crowds in the show barn.
Archer County COVID-19 cases still rising at high rate
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Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported on Monday, Dec. 28, that the county has seen 100 case increase in total COVID-19 cases in a two-week time period and the county will remain unexempt from GA-29 including a facial covering mandate which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott.
Got pink ink?
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We are aware that there was a printing problem in this week's special full-color, six-page section honoring the State Champion Windthorst Trojans. Two pages were printed with a pronounced pink tint. We are not sure how many of your newspapers look this way, but we know the issue has impacted several of them.
If you are a Windthorst Trojan, I am sure you are disappointed. If you paid money for an advertisement, I'm sure you are disappointed. We, too, are disappointed. Our staff worked hard to get this to you on a quick turnaround, and we are sad to see pink where blue should be.
Holliday MS wins District UIL meet
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Holliday middle school took first place in its Academic UIL District Meet, competing against Henrietta, City View and Nocona. The Eagles won the meet with 1,381 points, over 400 points better than runner-up Henrietta (743) and more than 1,000 points better than City View (277) and Nocona (134).
Trojans bring down three-time defending champions, Mart, 22-21
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As the old saying goes, ‘To be the best, you have to beat the best,’ and as Ethan Belcher trotted into high school football immortality on a two-point conversion with 26-seconds remaining, Windthorst did just that. The Trojans ended Mart’s quest for a four-peat in a 22-21 classic on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
ACN Coloring contest
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The Archer County News presented $10 and a copy of the Santa Letter edition to the first place Christmas coloring contest winners and a copy of the Santa Letter edition to those who were honorable mention.