ACISD approves four and a half day school week

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The Archer City ISD school board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar which will usher in half school days on Fridays during its board meeting on Monday, March 24. The school district did half school day Fridays as a trial run in the fall on Fridays which were away football games.
The Archer City ISD school board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar which will see the district adopt a four and half day school week. File photo

Lakeside City approves new ACR services contract

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The Lakeside City Council approved a professional services agreement with Kimley Horn for alternative capacity requirements (ACR) with TCEQ during its council meeting on Tuesday, March 18. City Administrator Cory Aspinwall said Kimley Horn, of Weatherford, will provide engineering services to the city which are needed to complete the ACR request.

Archer County lets burn ban expire

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The Archer County Commissioner’s Court elected not extend the expired county wide burn ban during its meeting on Monday, March 24. Archer County Judge Randy Jackson declared a county-wide emergency burn ban on Wednesday, March 12, that will be in place for 10 days through March 22.

Week in review for Archer County at stockshows

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Junior State Holstein Show Levi- 3rd place winter calf Quinn - 5th place fall calf Katie - 6th place fall calf Quinn - 5th place summer calf Levi, Quinn, and Katie- 1st place Junior Best Three Quinn - 2nd place 5yr old cow.
ZeeMcCall had the 1st place in class 3 and was the showmanship winner at the Austin Rodeo. Courtesy photo

Our Motivation Matters

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Recently, I have been working my way through what is considered to be Jesus’ greatest sermon ever preached - The Sermon on the Mount. Augustine called it a ‘perfect standard of the Christian life.’ It is an amazing read, and I would encourage you to take a few minutes to look through all of Matthew chapters 5 through 7. I felt compelled to share a portion of it with you today.
Our Motivation Matters

County issues burn ban

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Archer County Judge Randy Jackson declared a county-wide emergency burn ban on Wednesday, March 12, that will be in place for 10 days until March 22. The ban can be rescinded at an earlier date based on the determination of the Commissioner’s Court or County Judge.

Holliday city council updated on city park

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The Holliday City Council were apprised of the issues of getting a new ladder for the playground equipment at the city park during its council meeting on Monday, March 17. Holliday Parks and Rec Committee member Hayden Hansen provided the update to council.
The Holliday City council discussed issues in purchasing and installing a new ladder for playground equipment at the City Park during its council meeting on Monday, March 17. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Kulhanek named new extension agent

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The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved the hiring of Kortney Kulhanek as the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent during its meeting on Monday, March 10. Kulhanek will be replacing the departed Paige McSpadden as the county’s new Ag and Natural Resources agent.
Kortney Kulhanek was named the new Archer County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agen on Monday, March 10. Courtesy photo

Holliday flies in Possum Kingdom Relays

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Both the Holliday Lady Eagles and Eagles, along with some of the Windthorst Trojanettes travelled to Graham to compete in the Possum Kingdom Relays on Saturday, March 15. Holliday flourished in the meet, grabbing several top six finishes including gold medals from senior Breagan Blowers, junior Kenli Atwood, and sophomores Brayden Hamill and RC Albert.

Five earn high marks at Houston stock shows

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Whit Parkey - 2nd Place Heifer at Houston Livestock Show Blane Parnell - 5th Place Class 3 ORB Heifer at the Houston Livestock Show Ava Dora - 3rd Place Maine Anjou Heifer at the Houston Livestock Show Grant Dora - 7th Place Maine Anjou Heifer at the Houston Livestock Show.
Ella Dorawith her 1st Place Scramble Heifer at Houston Livestock Show Courtesy photo
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