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Senate District 30 headed to runoff election

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The Special Election in Texas Senate District 30 to replace the seat vacated by Pat Fallon resulted in two of the six candidates qualifying for runoff election on a date to be announced. Drew Springer got 31.83% of the votes and Shelley Luther got 31.7% of the votes across the 14 counties in the district.

Windthorst Elementary named Blue Ribbon School

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Windthorst Elementary School was one of 26 Texas public schools to receive 2020 National Blue Ribbon Honors on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Windthorst Elementary School was named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School on Sept. 24. A virtual ceremony will be held for the 367 new Blue Ribbon schools on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13. Photo/Will Edwards

Lawrence Schroeder Dairy named a 2020 DFA member of distinction

5 years ago By Natahan Lawson

The Schroeder Family, owners of Lawrence Schroeder Dairy in Windthorst, were named among the 2020 Members of Distinction by the Dairy Farmers of America on Oct. 1 in Kansas City, Kan.

Archer County 4-H members place well in shows

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County 4-H members performed well at the West Texas Fair in Abilene in September and the Heart of Texas Scramble and Heifer Show in Waco on Oct. 1 and 2.

Hunter Talley placed first in the Hereford Heifer Class during the West Texas Fair in Abilene in September. Courtesy photo/Maranda Revell

Holliday ISD opens new elementary wing

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Holliday ISD moved fifth graders into the brand-new wing of the elementary school Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Voting in Archer County

5 years ago By News Staff

The National November 3 General Election is just around the corner. In Texas the last day to register to vote is October 5. Early voting begins October 13 and will end on Friday, October 30. An excellent source for information about voting in Texas is votetexas.gov. Tex as Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs has provided information online regarding voter registration, voting locations, application for ballot by mail, and who’s on the ballot.

Quilt of Valor presented to James Simpson

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The Quilt of Valor Foundation, established in 2003 ,awards Quilts of Valor to veterans touched by war. The quilt symbolizes and provides comfort and peace for the recipient. James “Jim” Simpson, a Vietnam veteran, was awarded a quilt at a special presentation ceremony held last Saturday afternoon at the home of Jerry and Denise Cooper on Davis Road.

FUMC Pumpkin Patch in Archer City brings color and fun to community

5 years ago By Jenny Schroeder

For the last five years, members of the Archer City First United Methodist Church have sponsored a Pumpkin Patch to raise money for the children’s ministry. This year, since the children’s ministry has been put on hold due to COVID-19 concerns, part of the money raised will be donated to the Archer Service Center.

Makayla Tapia, Dempsey Hand, and Maggie Yell, kindergarteners from Ms. Berend’s class at Windthorst Elementary School, pose for a picture at their Pumpkin Patch field trip. Photo/Will Edwards

ACPD offering rewards for capture of fictitious character

5 years ago By News Staff

ACPD is asking for your help in capturing the dangerous wanted fugitive Michael Myers who has been seen lurking about Archer City. Myers escaped from an asylyum for the criminally insane and was last seen peering into the Archer County News and trying to steal the publisher’s car. If you spot Michael Myers in Archer City, all you need to do is take a selfie with him. Your information will be entered into a drawing to be held every Friday a 7:00 p.m. for a $10.00 certificate to local eateries. One entry per person per week. You must provide your contatct information at the time you get your photo taken. Drawings are held each Friday at 7:00p.m leading up to Halloween. Tag the Archer City PD on Facebook with your photo and help them capture Michael Myers!