WISD discusses price change for football field project
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The Windthorst ISD school board discussed possible changes in price of the district’s track and football field project during its board meeting Monday, Nov. 8.
Archer County approves redistricting of precincts
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The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved redistricting of the county’s precincts which will take effect immediately for voting purposes and starting on Jan. 1, 2023 for road maintenance issues during its meeting Monday, Nov. 8.
Holliday Eagle Band finishes sixth in UIL State Marching Competition
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The Holliday Eagle Band finished sixth at the UIL 3A State Marching Competition after two strong performances at the Alamodome Wednesday, Nov. 3.
God's Gift of Time
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It is hard to believe that we are now in the month of November! After Halloween, it feels as if time goes by faster, with the coming of Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas. The busyness of this season is wonderful and festive. At the same time, we are called by God to slow down and keep our focus on God in all that we do.
Schreibers celebrate 60 years
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Sixty years and counting for Lloyd and Rita Schreiber who gathered with their family at their home in Scotland recently for an anniversary celebration. All eight children and spouses along with their 19 grandchildren and spouses and three great grandkids were present for a barbecue meal and 42-tournament. The following morning the family gathered for Sunday Mass at St. Boniface for a special blessing. Courtesy photo/Colleen Schreiber
Runaway Bay man dies in U.S. 281 crash Friday
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A Runaway Bay man died in a multi-vehicle car crash on U.S. 281 near Wichita Falls at about 6:45 p.m..
Chubby Knuckle Choir revisits Royal to benefit scholarship
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The Chubby Knuckle Choir, hailing from central Texas, will bring back its self-proclaimed "Acid Funk-Soulgrass" style of music to Archer City this weekend. This is the fourth time the genre-mixing group has come to Archer City on the first Saturday of November, and it marks the third time they will help A Major Funding (Michael Wren and Sam Berube) raise money for the Marlon Meador Memorial Scholarship.
Statewide conference to kick off with McMurtry discussion
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The 64th annual American Studies Association of Texas conference will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Midwestern State University’s Akin Auditorium with a discussion of the life and work of Archer City native Larry McMurtry. The public is welcome to attend.
Archer City Trunk or Treat
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TOP: Archer City High School exchange student from Azerbaijan, Azar Seyidli, assists Sgt Matt England with beef hot dog cooking for First Responder Trunk or Treat last Sunday evening. BOTTOM: A Trunk or Treater waits for candy from an Archer City Emergency Service personnelon Halloween.Photos/Jerry Phillips.
Jury selection begins for Ray trial
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Close to 100 people out a pool of 250 gathered for the first round of jury selection in the Charles Ray Hunter trial for the murder of John Lewis Helms.Photo/Jerry Phillips.
