The Galaxy of Stars awards honor outstanding achievements made by 4-H members based on age. There are different requirements for each level and the state imposes restrictions on the number of awards able to be given.

The Archer City ISD library received a $192 project stipend for the purchase of books written in Spanish for students that transfer into the school system without a good background in reading English.

The Lakeside City Council approved a proposed tax rate during its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Dear Friend in Christ, I love the sanctuary where the church family that I pastor worships each Sunday. It is beautiful, and over the years guests have commented about what a nice church building we have at First Baptist Church. I’ve always enjoyed showing it to people who have stopped by the church during the week knowing that they will say nice things about the building. I am not alone in the pride I feel. The members of the church have sacrificially given of their time, talents, tithes, and offerings to help build, beautify, and maintain the buildings and it’s has been a source of satisfaction to them also.

The Holliday ISD School Board approved the use of the elementary facility for use in a new after school program at the scheduled meeting on Monday, Aug. 14.

Archer City FFA will have a new man in charge this year as Ryan Crafton replaces Tanner Hash in the lead role. Hash departed the district to take a similar position in Denton ISD.