Dairy Margin Coverage Program Enrollment for 2021 now open
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Tuesday, Oct.
Improvements to Scotland City Park in the works
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Travelers headed south on U.S. 281 are welcomed to the City of Scotland with a neat and wellkept sign. The sign is just before the ball field on the west side of the highway. Just west of the ball fields is the Scotland City Park.
Archer County COVID-19 update
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Archer County Judge Randy Jackson announced the county had 106 positive cases with five of them being active as of Tuesday, Oct 20. The county also has reported one COVID-19 related fatality.
Archer County early voting update
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Archer County Elections Administrator Christie Mooney reported 1,788, or 24%, registered voters have early voted in the Nov. 3 General Election through Monday, Oct.
Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified
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Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be beatified during a special Mass at 10 a.m Oct. 31.
Archer County Sheriff’s Weekly Report
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The Sheriff’s Office received 121 Calls for Service during the past seven day period ending Sunday, Oct. 11. On the day of this report there were 25 individuals incarcerated in the Archer County Jail consisting of 23 men and two women. 30 individuals consisting of 18 men and 12 women were arrested and booked into the Archer County Jail during the month of September, 2020.
Senate District 30 runoff gets election date
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None of the six candidates got a clear majority of votes for the Senate District 30 unexpired term of Pat Fallon. Shelley Luther and Drew Springer garnered enough votes to face each other in a special runoff election. Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Oct.10 setting the date for the runoff on Saturday, Dec. 19. Early voting in this winner take all matchup begins Dec. 9.
WFCU: Inspring Hope for a Global Community
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On Oct. 15, Windthorst Federal Credit Union will join 56,000 credit unions around the world in celebration of International Credit Union (ICU) Day®. This year’s theme is “Inspiring hope for a global community” which reflects the notfor-profit cooperative spirit that all credit unions share.
Archer County 4-H remains active
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The 2020 Archer County 4-H Food Show was held Oct. 5 at the Archer County Activity Center with nine Archer County 4-H members representing Holliday and Archer City 4-H clubs vying for top honors.
Holliday Council votes to protect students
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Traffic and pedestrian traffic congestion in and around the 600 Block of S. College Avenue during pick-up and drop-off times in front of Holliday Elementary School has created a serious safety hazard for school children, teachers and parents, according to the district. The situation warranted action on an ordinance by the Holliday City Council on Monday, Oct. 12.
