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The Larry McMurty I Knew

5 years ago By Skip Hollandsworth

The following article by Skip Hollandsworth is Reprinted with permission from Texas Monthly LLC. The Archer County News has chosen Skip’s article as a fitting obituary. Larry McMurtry had trust in and respect for Skip’s work.

Archer Family Clinic receives donation

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The Archer Family Clinic in Archer City received a donation of several new examination tables thanks to a generous donation to the Olney Hamilton Hospital foundation.

Hometown Gardener

5 years ago By News Staff

Paul and Nila Dowlearn-Owners of Wichita Valley Nursery. Paul’s recent books, “The Lazy Man’s Garden” and “Touch the Earth” are available at the Nursery, 5314 S.W. Pkwy, Wichita Fall, Texas.

The life of Sugar

5 years ago By Shirley Stults

Hello, I have two names Puppy and Sugar. Hopefully by the time you finish this article you will agree on the one that best fits me. I want to introduce you to my family, Barbara and Dale Murphy, Jr. of rural Archer County.

Details on registration for 2021-22 Windthorst ISD Pre-K and Kindergarten

5 years ago By Press Release

On Friday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Windthorst Elementary School will have Kindergarten registration for children five years of age by Sept. 1. Please bring copies of your child’s birth certificate, Social Security card, and immunization record.

Legendary native son Larry McMurtry dies at 84

5 years ago By Barbara Phillips

“It’s been quite a party ain’t it?” Gus McCrae said in “Lonesome Dove.” The world lost a gem when Larry McMurtry passed away Thursday, March 25, at the age of 84.

Legendary native son Larry McMurtry dies at 84

Holliday, Archer City compete in One Act Play bi-district

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer City and Holliday High Schools competed in the UIL One Act Play bi-district competitions on Tuesday, March 23, and Thursday, March 25, with multiple individuals and plays picking up awards.

Holliday, Archer City compete in One Act Play bi-district

Stevens resigning as Lakeside City administrator

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Lakeside City city council accepted the resignation of City Administrator Eric Stevens in a special called meeting Sunday, March 28. Stevens said his last day on the job will be April 20 which is the next regularly scheduled Lakeside City city council meeting.

Archer Service Center Menu

5 years ago By News Staff

Thursday, Mar. 25 Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Fries, Fixings, Fruit Salad Friday, Mar.

Virtual job fair next week

5 years ago By Press Release

Workforce Solutions North Texas will host a virtual job fair benefitting North Texas area employers and job seekers, Monday, March 29, through Friday, April 2, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Each day they will highlight a different industry.