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Archer County 4-H hosts Texas Brotherhood Ride

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

A caravan of over 50 bicycle riders, a Pasadena Police Department car, a La Porte Police Department car, a medical trailer, and a couple of bike mechanics came through downtown Archer City last Thursday, Sept. 9 on the way to Archer City Community Center for a meal and night’s rest.

A caravan of over 50 bikers departed Archer City the morning of Friday, Sept 10, as they continued their 1,000 mile ride honoring fallen first responders. Courtesy photo/Josh Smartt

One dies in head-on collision on Hwy. 79

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

A Wichita Falls man died in a fatal car wreck on Hwy. 79 near Davis Road at approximately 6:30 a.m.

County sets 30 MPH speed limit on Little Lease Road

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved placing a speed limit of 30 mph on Little Lease Road during its meeting Monday, Sept. 13.

Archer County Elections Adminstrator Christie Mooney speaks to the commissioners court about ordering an election. Photo/Nathan Lawson

County non-profits raise $9,000 in Texoma Gives

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Five Archer County nonprofit organizations participated in the 24-county area fundraising program Texoma Gives, which kicked off at 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, and raised a combined $9,190 in the event.

The Archer Public Library participated in Texoma Gives on Sept. 9 and was able to raise $2,105 in the fundraising event. Photo/Nathan Lawson

County rescinds, reapproves budget

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court rescinded and reapproved the tax rate and operating budget for the next fiscal year during a special called meeting Thursday, Sept. 2.

CANCELLED: Texasville Opry to feature Kitchen Sink Show on Saturday

5 years ago By Press Release

This article appeared in the paper before the show was cancelled due to COVID-19 issues.

Archer City Council tables action on golf carts

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Amanda Crow was on the agenda at the Tuesday, Aug. 31, Archer City city council meeting to discuss the operation of golf carts. The meeting was expected to have numerous people on hand to comment on the subject.

Archer City Council tables action on golf carts

Archer COVID-19 Update

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported Thursday, Sept. 2, that the county has seen 23 new COVID-19 cases in the 10- day period.

Texoma Gives opens on Sept. 9

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Five Archer County nonprofit organizations are participating in the 24-county area fundraising program Texoma Gives, which kicks off at 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, with donations able to be given before the event.

County discusses sheriff's pay

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court discussed the salary grievance raised by Sheriff Jack Curd during its special called meeting Thursday, Sept. 2.