4-H projects killed in dog attack
The Archer County and Texas 4-H community came together to help replace the pigs of county 4-H members which were killed in a dog attack Saturday, Oct. 9.
Holliday City Council tables tiny houses
The first item of new business last Monday night at the Holliday City Council meeting was discussion, consideration and action on an Ordinance concerning “Tiny Houses.” Coming up with a definition for a tiny house for the purposes of an ordinance proved challenging.
WISD accepts bid for new football field, track
The Windthorst ISD school board approved a bid from Paragon Sports to replace the district’s football field and track during its board meeting Monday, Oct. 11.
Writers to honor Larry McMurtry with literary tribute
Writers from across the country will gather in Archer City to pay tribute to one of its native sons and author Larry McMurtry who died March 25, in Tucson, Ariz.
How Easily We Forget
There aren’t many things as fickle as our memories, especially in times of hardships. The Israelites in Exodus seem to be the biggest bunch of ungrateful people you could imagine.
2020 Census shows decrease in Archer County population
Archer County’s population is decreasing according to the results of the 2020 U.S. Census results that were recently released.
Community blesses Stephens family with funds and support
Last weekend the North Texas community rallied around the Cody and Candace Stephens family of Archer City, raising over $50,000 with a cornhole tournament, meal, silent auction and live auction.
Early voting starts Monday, Oct 18
Early voting on the Nov. 2 Special Constitutional Amendment Election will begin on Monday, Oct.
Commissioner's court place county in 30-day burn ban
The Archer County Commissioner’s Court voted to place Archer County in a 30-day burn ban during its meeting Monday, Sept. 27.
Archer County murder suspect dies after being released
Lee Alfredo Villapondo, a suspect in the April 2020 murder of John Lewis Helms, died last week after he was released from the Archer County Jail Thursday, Sept. 16, on a personal recognizance bond.
