Branded, not just a horse anymore

Body Walsh Park features a horse sculpture with the brands of local ranchers and families painted on it. The sculpture was a labor of love from start to finish by artist Kathy Aaron Morrison.
The Branding in Archer County Texas book is out and available for purchase at the Archer County News office. Photo/Will Edwards

TxCDBG process discussed at Holliday city council

Body Jake McAdams outlined the steps needed to apply for a Texas Community Development Block Grant at a city of Holliday Public Hearing Monday, Jan.12. McAdams represents Public Management, Inc., a firm which manages the administrative process of a proposed grant.
Jake McAdams with Public Management, Inc, explains the Texas Community Development Block Grant process to the Holliday City Council during its council meeting Monday, Jan 11. Photo/Jerry Phillips

HISD, WISD boards evaluate superintendents

Body Top: The Holliday ISD school board broke into executive session to have its annual superintendent evaluation. This was Cody Carroll's first as Holliday Superintendent. Carroll also provided the school board with band hall construction update during the meeting Monday, Jan. 11.
HISD, WISD boards evaluate super intendents

Mike Jacobs

Body One might say Mike Jacobs was the most valuable shower in the inaugural Archer County Junior Livestock Show in 1968. According to the Archer County News he had the Grand Champion Ewe, Grand Champion Barrow, Prize Gilt, and Grand Champion in the poultry division.
Keith McCall (left) presents a plaque to Mike Jacobs for his service to the Archer County Junior Livestock Show. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Ann and Jack Parkey

Body Ann and J.R. “Jack” Parkey’s involvement in the ACJLS began in the early 1980s when their son Robert (James Robert, IV) was a freshman at Holliday High School. Jack had recently returned to the county to run his family’s ranch in Dundee with Ann and their three children.
Todd Herring (left) presents a plaque to Ann Parkey and family for her and her late husband, Jack, for their service to the ACJLS. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Cliffton Russell

Body Clifton Russell began showing animals at the Archer County Junior Livestock Show in the early ‘70s and showed multiple types of animals throughout high school. His father, Bob Russell, served on the original show board.
Mike Gilmore (right) presents a plaque to Clifton Russell for his service to the Archer County Junior Livestock Show. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Archer County COVID-19 Update

Body Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported Monday, Jan. 11, that the county will remain included in the GA- 29 mandate including a facial coverings which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott due to large positive COVID-19 case numbers in the county and update vaccine distribution.
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