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.

The Holliday ISD School board and Superintendent Cody Carrol discussed the decision to quarantine the high school band and varsity football team starting on Friday, Oct. 9, and the district’s plan for the situation during its board meeting Monday, Oct. 12.

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson announced the county had 98 positive cases with five of them being active as of Tuesday, Oct 13. The county also has reported one COVID-19 related fatality.

Superintendent Lonnie Hise led the Windthorst ISD school board through a discussion of upcoming needed expenditures for the district during its board meeting Monday, Oct. 12.

A fatal wreck which took place at the intersection of Hwy. 79 and FM 1954 over a year ago in the early morning hours of Jan.

Windthorst ISD released its Junior High and High School A-Honor Roll for the first six weeks of school. 6th Grade: Leah Anderle, Adam Barton, Brock Belcher, Brodie Belz, Liliana Colchado, Ayla Melton, Braiden Messineo, Avery Schroeder, Heidi Tackett, Colby Vieth and Jackson Zicarelli.

A mass of national and statewide confusion is swirling around voting in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 General Election. Much of the confusion springs from lawsuits filed by different parties with a stake in the election. Texas government officials and election officials all over the state are working hard to insure a fair and complete vote count.

The Archer County News is pleased to announce the release of a new website, www.archercountynews. com and digital edition of our newspaper. This new service, commenced Tuesday, Sept. 29, brings you the pu latest news online along with an exact replica of the printed newspaper.

Through its Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, Atmos Energy is giving $2 million during September’s Hunger Action Month to join forces with hundreds of local school districts, food banks and other essential organizations that provide the breakfasts, lunches, snacks and healthy meals that all children need to grow, develop, and succeed.