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Check It Out! Archer Public Library

5 years ago By News Staff

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

5 years ago By Barbara Phillips

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.

Archer County Sheriff Staci Williams Beesinger poses with a chair she was gifted at her retirement party Dec. 17. Beesinger's last day on the job is Thursday, Dec. 31, before Jack Curd takes over. Courtesy photo/P.A. Veith

Year in Review: January through June

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

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

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

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.

The Archer County Junior Livestock Show will be held from Thursday, Jan. 7, through Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Archer County Junior Livestock Show barn with modifed COVID-19 recommendations. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Archer County COVID-19 cases still rising at high rate

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

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?

5 years ago By Jenny Schroeder

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

5 years ago By Will Edwards

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).

ACN Coloring contest

5 years ago By News Staff

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.

Archer City ISD December board meeting update

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Archer City ISD is experiencing setbacks while striving to keep everything as normal as possible. It was reported at the meeting the Wildcat boys’ basketball team had been quarantined due to exposure to a positive case.

Archer County Sheriff’s Weekly Report

5 years ago By Sheriff Staci Beesinger

The Sheriff’s Office received 89 Calls for Service during the past seven day period ending Sunday, Dec. 20. On the day of this report there were 29 individuals incarcerated in the Archer County Jail consisting of 25 men and four women.