On Wednesday, May 15, the Windthorst City Council held a special meeting for citizens to voice their concerns and ask questions to a Texas Department of Transportation employee on how the agency plans to make Highway 281 safer in general.

Cristi Kellar was sworn in as the new Archer County Auditor by 97th District Court Judge Trish Coleman Byars on Wednesday, May 1. Kellar replaces outgoing county auditor Paul Wylie who retired from the position at the end of April.

The Holliday ISD school board approved a bid for a new voice over IP phone system and PA system for all school buildings during their meeting on Monday, May 13. Superintendent Cody Carroll said the need for both systems stem from Alyssa’s law which requires phones in each classroom, so everyone has the ability to call 911 if needed.

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved the purchase of a new telephone system for the sheriff's office during its meeting on Monday, May 13. Sheriff Jack Curd told the court that the current telephone system was moved over to the office when the new law enforcement was built 13 years ago.

4-H Each 4-H club has elected their new officers to serve the 24-25 4-H year, which begins in August. Each of these teams will begin working during the summer to make the next 4-H year a success! Windthorst 4-H elected new officers: President: Charlie Bone Vice President: Jake Schroeder Secretary: Kastin Wolf Treasurer: Sophia Petro Reporter: Jude Yates Archer City 4-H elected new officers: President- Abigail Davis Vice President - Wayland Cowley Secretary- Esther Davis Reporter-Briella Humpert Treasurer -Te'Asia Talley Parliamentarian- Whit Parkey Holliday 4-H elected new officers: President- Evan Hughes 1st Vice President- Taylor Conrad 2nd Vice President-Leah Conrad 3rd Vice President- Kenzie Jones Secretary - Justin Oliver Treasurer- Gatlynn Revell Reporter - Harper Mangold Health and Safety Officer- Charlotte Gallant Parliamentarian Kreede Neal.

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The Antelope Cemetery Association will observe its annual Decoration Day on Saturday, May 18, at the Antelope Cemetery, located at 10792 FM 175. There will be a business meeting and memorial service at 11 a.m.

Have you ever been made aware of your sinfulness in a really stark way? Have you ever come face to face with the brokenness that is still present in your heart, mind, motivations, and aspirations? Have you ever been acutely aware of just how far short you fall in your pursuit of a Jesus- honoring life?

The Windthorst ISD school board approved the staff compensation plan during its board meeting on Monday, May 6. Superintendent Jason Nolan had presented the plan for review during the previous school board meeting.