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Early Voting for Runoff Election Begins

2 weeks ago By Nathan Lawson

Early voting is underway for the May 26 Republican and Democratic primaries runoff election. While no local races are on the ballot, Archer County residents will have their chance to decide their party’s nominee in a handful of statewide races.

TxDOT Details Hwy. 79 Bridge Delays

2 weeks ago By Nathan Lawson

The Texas Department of Transportation said a bridge replacement project on Highway 79 north of Archer City has been delayed by weather, manufacturing issues and contractor staffing shortages, pushing the expected completion date to fall 2026.

Numerous delays have pushed back the completion of the Highway 79 Bridge replacement project near Coleman Road back a full year. TxDOT officials now project a Fall 2026 completion date. Photo/Landon Davis

Windthorst Graduates Class of 2026

2 weeks ago By News Staff

Right: Windthorst senior Maddison Farris gives her valedictorian speech at Windthorst High School’s senior graduation on Sunday, May 17. Bottom: Windthorst Trojans and Trojanettes celebrate graduation with the ceremonial cap toss at the end of the commencement ceremony in the Windthorst High School Gymnasium.

Youth Safety Day

3 weeks ago By News Staff

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DSHS Offers Free Immunizations

3 weeks ago By Press Release

The Texas Department of State Health Services offers FREE immunizations for eligible children and adults. School and routine immunizations are available by appointment. Please call our office to schedule your appointment or for more information.

Archer County Approves New Subdivision Regulations

3 weeks ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved new subdivision regulations during its meeting on Monday, May 11. The commissioners have been working with Assistant County Attorney Tyler Sales for over six months on revamping the regulations.

County Confirms Vesper Energy's Intent to Build Battery Energy Storage System

3 weeks ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson announced that Vesper Energy plans to develop a 2,300-acre Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) just south of Archer City on DeMoss Road during the Archer County Commissioner’s Court meeting on Monday, May 11.

A 2,300 acre field on DeMoss Road south of the Archer City limits near East South Street is slated to become the new home of a Vesper Energy Battery Energy Storage System project.

Community Pushes Holliday ISD to Reconsider Coach Arbogast Contract Decision

3 weeks ago By Landon Davis

Over 40 Holliday community members attended the Holliday ISD School Board meeting on Monday, May 11 to express their support for current Holliday High School softball coach Billy Arbogast after a vacancy for his position was posted on Region 9’s website that same Monday.

Coach Billy Arbogast speaks with his Lady Eagles during a break in action this season. Arbogast received public support from players, parents, and community members during Monday’s Holliday ISD School Board meeting. File photo

WISD Board Approve s Facility Improvements

3 weeks ago By Nathan Lawson

The Windthorst ISD school board approved facility and ground improvements across the district during its school board meeting on Monday, May 11. In its March meeting, the board had approved a $200,000 budget amendment for flooring repairs of the hallway outside the library.

Community Pushes Holliday ISD to Reconsider Coach Arbogast Contract Decision

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Over 40 Holliday community members attended the Holliday ISD School Board meeting on Monday, May 11 to express their support for current Holliday High School softball coach Billy Arbogast after a vacancy for his position was posted on Region 9’s website that same Monday.
During the open forum portion of the meeting, several parents, current, and former Holliday athletes and students gave their personal testimonies regarding Coach Arbogast.