The city of Windthorst has been without a staple of the town for the last two weeks, but it should be returned soon; maybe even as soon as the time that you’re reading this article. The dairy cow was taken from its perch atop the sign located near the intersection Hwy.

The Archer County Commissioners Court approved expenses associated with the cost of having jury trials for the murder of John Lewis Helms during its meeting Monday, July 26. Renea Ayala, Charles Ray Hunter and Lee Alfredo Villapando were each charged with murder for their role in the April 19, 2020, death of Helms.

The fourth annual Archer City Volunteer BBQ Fundraiser will be held starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug.

Branded, the cast aluminum horse in Walsh Park, is back home after leaving June 18 to get a new top coat. Photo/Jerry Phillips.

The Windthorst ISD school board will meet in a special called meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, to interview superintendent candidates and name a lone finalist for the position.

The Wichita Falls Area CattleWomen are offering scholarships to students who have graduated from Wichita, Archer, Baylor, Clay, Jack, Young or Montague County. They must be at least a sophomore in college, majoring in an agriculture field and have at least a 2.5 GPA

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Kids Say the Darndest Things A Polk County game warden received a call from county dispatch regarding a father and his 9-year-old son who had gotten stuck in their buggy deep in a deer lease.

Thursday, July 22nd Cheeseburgers, Chips, Fixings, Rice Crisy Treats Friday, July 23rd Pork Roast, Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Gravy/Roll, Sopapilla Cheesecake Monday, July 26th Chicken Quesadillas, Refried Beans, Fixings, Strawberry Shortcake Tuesday, July 27th Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Okra, Gravy/Roll, Fruit Wednesday, July 28th Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, Broccoli, Buttermilk Pie In-Person Dining at NOON: Call before 10 a.m. Delivery: Call before 9 a.m Take-Out: Available Suggested donation: $4/meal for guests over 60 and $5.50/meal for guests under 60.

Thursday, July 22nd Salmon Patties, Mac & Cheese, Pears Friday, July 23rd Hanburgers, Chips, Coleslaw Monday, July 26th Tacos, Refried Beans Tuesday, July 27th Tuna Casserole, Cooked Carrots, Biscuits Wednesday, July 28th Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Peas Dessert Served Daily Call-in Orders must be received by 9:30 a.m. Meals on Wheels Deliveries: 11:00 a.m.

Calling all nonprofits! If you have not yet signed up for Texoma Gives, it is time to act. Registration for the online giving event is open through July 31st.