City of Holliday proposes property tax rate
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By Nathan Lawson The Holliday City Council proposed a property tax rate during its meeting on Monday, Aug. 8.
Archer, Holliday public libraries see growth in SRPs
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By Nathan Lawson The Archer Public Library and Holliday Public Library summer reading programs ended at the end of July and the programs had significant growth in its participation.
Blackwood Quartet to perform at Olney First Baptist Church
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The community is invited to a free gospel concert 6 p.m., Sunday, August 21, at the First Baptist Church of Olney featuring the Fabulous Blackwood Quartet. This group has a legendary story and it comes through in every song. A love offering will be taken for the Blackwood Quartet.
Rowe recognized by sheriff for 911 call
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During the Aug. 8 Commissioner’s Court meeting, Archer County Sheriff Jack Curd recognized 9-yearold Raegen Rowe for her calmness and thoughtfulness in calling 911 during a medical emergency at the Archer City ISD weight room in June.
Archer City approves pay raise for EMTs facing closure of Archer EMS
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Facing a potential closure of the Archer City Ambulance Service due to a lack of personnel, the Archer City council voted on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to offer a $5 temporary raise to salaries to bring in enough staffing to keep the service running.
Holliday ISD approves proposed tax rate, discusses lunch prices
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By Nathan Lawson The Holliday ISD school board approved a proposed property tax rate during its meeting Monday, Aug. 8.
WISD discusses elementary PE changes
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By Nathan Lawson A group of parents spoke during the Windthorst ISD board meeting on Monday, Aug. 8 against the district’s decision to move elementary school physical education classes to three days a week allowing for two days of structured art.
County sets elected official salaries
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By Nathan Lawson The Archer County Commissioner’s Court continued discussion about budget items and set elected official salaries during a meeting on Monday, Aug. 8.
ACVFD fights Calvin Road fire
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The Archer City Volunteer Fire Department fought a large grass fire at Calvin Road and Hwy. 79 on Friday, July 29.
