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Archer County COVID-19 Update

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

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.

Farm Bureau donations

5 years ago By News Staff

Top: Joann Hoff, Mary Baumer, Laura Hoff and Margaret Beaman (not pictured) of the Family Life & Mission of Windthorst receive ground beef from Archer County Farm Bureau to distribute to qualified families.

Conservation Reserve Program general signup open

5 years ago By Press Release

Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program beginning Monday, Jan. 4, until Feb. 12.

A White New Year

5 years ago By News Staff

Archer County was hit with over an inch of snow in the late hours of New Year's Eve and early morning of New Year's Day. Photos/Jerry Phillips.

Wade Scarbrough takes oath as Precinct 1 Commissioner

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The usual new year swear-in ceremony scheduled for Jan. 1 was delayed due to weather. The swearing in of public officials took place last Monday morning, Jan. 4.

Wade Scarbrough is sworn in as County Commissioner Pct. 1 by his brother Corky, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2, during the swear-in ceremony on Monday, Jan. 4. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Quick action saves structure from car fire damage

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Peggy Matus, of Archer City, was making a routine trip to a local store for some breakfast when her car started smoking. The routine trip turned into a very scary situation. The car started to smoke on her way home so she sped up to get it to the carport at her house on West Chestnut.

Quick response from the Archer City Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a car fire on Chestnut and the department kept the fire from spreading. Courtesy photo/Peggy Matus

Year in Review: July through December

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

As 2021 begins, the Archer County News looks back at some of the top headlines from throughout 2020. This week, we look back at some of the top stories from July through December.

Archer Rehab and Care, formerly known as Vista Living, was boarded up on Thursday, July 2. All residents had moved out of the facility byFriday, June 26. File photo

Archer Count y remains in mask mandate

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported on Monday, Jan. 4, the county will remain included in the GA-29 mandate including facial coverings which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott due to large positive COVID-19 case numbers in the county.

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)!

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.