The Archer County News recently traveled with Matt and Krissa England to Rick's Cafe in Negril, Jamaica during their honeymoon in early July. Courtesy photo/Matt England.

Travelers on U.S. 281 just north of Windthorst will find on the east side of the highway a mural at Carcano’s Fine Meats. The mural is a creation by local artist Brea’n Thompson depicting all things Texas. Thompson said, “The Carcanos love it and the community loves it. It was a good, fun project.”

New LED lighting goes up at the Scotland Park baseball field. Clay Jackson of Double E Electric is handling the 48 light, 6 pole installation. The original lights on the field decades ago were installed by Jackson’s father, Lane Jackson.

The Archer County News will be showing off a new look come the first edition of August. Readers can expect a change in the front page and throughout the inside of the weekly paper.

The city of Windthorst has been without a staple of the town for the last two weeks, but it should be returned soon; maybe even as soon as the time that you’re reading this article. The dairy cow was taken from its perch atop the sign located near the intersection Hwy.

The Archer County Commissioners Court approved expenses associated with the cost of having jury trials for the murder of John Lewis Helms during its meeting Monday, July 26. Renea Ayala, Charles Ray Hunter and Lee Alfredo Villapando were each charged with murder for their role in the April 19, 2020, death of Helms.

The fourth annual Archer City Volunteer BBQ Fundraiser will be held starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug.

Branded, the cast aluminum horse in Walsh Park, is back home after leaving June 18 to get a new top coat. Photo/Jerry Phillips.

The Windthorst ISD school board will meet in a special called meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, to interview superintendent candidates and name a lone finalist for the position.

The Wichita Falls Area CattleWomen are offering scholarships to students who have graduated from Wichita, Archer, Baylor, Clay, Jack, Young or Montague County. They must be at least a sophomore in college, majoring in an agriculture field and have at least a 2.5 GPA