Archer County Judge Randy Jackson announced the county had 67 positive cases with four of them being active during the Archer County Commissioners Court meeting Monday, Sept. 14. The county also has reported one COVID-19 related fatality.

The Windthorst ISD school board voted to begin the process of refinancing its series 2011 bonds during its meeting Monday, Sept. 14.

Archer City High School Homecoming Court L to R – Mallory Maxwell, Carter Hilbers, Emily Salyers, Luke Haehn, Homecoming Queen Haylee Havens, Ty Bates, Maddie Lopez, John Machtolff. The flower girl and crown bearer in front are Bailey Willett and Preston Rowe.

The Archer City City Council set a date for final action on the proposed budget and tax rate during its meeting Thursday, Sept. 3.

A Brown Ford Expedition crashed and rolled on U.S. 82 near E. Ferguson Road Thursday, Sept. 3, afternoon. The male driver was transported to a Wichita Falls Hospital after he complained of back pain. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were attempting to locate a reported reckless driver headed west on U.S. 82 Saturday, Sept. 5, when a trooper found the vehicle driving west in the eastbound lanes. He attempted to stop the vehicle when it crashed into the DPS vehicle approximatelty one mile west of Hwy. 25. The driver was suspected to be intocxicated and claimed to have COVID-19. She was transported to a Wichita Falls hospital. Photo/Jerry Phillips

The city of Scotland is hosting a Mark on the Park fundraiser to add engraved bricks in the sidewalk at Scotland City Park. According to a press release, the city will be placing an order for the bricks by Friday, September 18.

Kathy Bailes is the new County Executive Director in the Wichita (Iowa Park) and Archer County FSA Offices. Bailes, formerly Kathy Pechacek, was born and raised in Archer County, attended Megargel schools, then earned her Bachelor in Science degree in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University.

Four Archer County nonprofit organizations are participating in the 24-county area fundraising program Texoma Gives, which kicks off at 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, with donations able to be given before the event.

Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor.