As 2025 comes to an end, the Archer County News looks back at some of the top stories from throughout the year. This week, we look back at some of the top stories from January through June.

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Nearly every Archer County city saw a decrease in sales tax revenue in November than they did in November of 2024. However, nearly every Archer County city remains tax revenue remains higher than the previous year.

Joy sometimes finds us in those times we least believe it possible, even Unbelievable Joy can find us there. In Luke 1:1-10 scripture, we have Zechariah, the Priest of Abijah Temple, who is married to Elizabeth, a descendant of Aaron. Talk about role models! These two were God-fearing, righteous, and lived strictly by the Jewish law. Their Practices were all in honor of God. Zechariah and Elizabeth were getting along in years. Now, for a little context in Zechariah’s time, there were thousands of priests. From birth, every descendant of Aaron was acknowledged as a priest. Zechariah was part of the Abijah division of priests. There were so many priests that they took shifts. About twice a year, they would have a one-week shift.

Aulds Classic Cars, has unveiled plans for ongoing construction at 105 E. Main Street, a historic building nestled between the car collection and the Royal Theater in Archer City.

The city of Holliday is planning for the departure of two public servants as City Secretary Gerri Mc-Donald prepares for retirement and city councilman Tony McDonald has resigned. Gerri is set to retire from the city secretary position, a position she has held since May 2018, at the end of the year.

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Archer City ISD: Dear Santa, Boy, I have been good! And I have a big present for you, Santa. It's a secret! It's a stuffy Santa.

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We are living through a time where people are often on edge in their relationships with people. The truth is, we all need to make some space for grace! In this busy holiday season, 'to-do lists' that are never complete, let us take time for what truly matters the most. The bible gives a refreshing perspective on living a better way in Colossians 3:12–13. 'Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.'