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New Archer City water plant fully operational

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

Eight years ago, based on a 2009 Feasibility Study by the engineering firm of Biggs & Mathews Inc, the City Council of Archer City set the wheels in motion to design, finance and build a state of the art water plant. The project was financed with a USDA Rural Development grant of $3 million and a USDA Rural Development loan of $5 million approved in June of 2013. After miles of tedious red tape, construction was underway in the spring of 2018. The plant is now fully operational.

John Fluharty of FS Specialist shows off the monitoring to the Archer City water plant. File photo

WISD purchases 2 vehicles

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Windthorst ISD school board approved an expenditure of up to $100,000 for the district to purchase a 2021 Chevy Suburban and a ¾ Ton 2500 GMC Sierra during its board meeting Monday, May 10. Superintendent Lonnie Hise said the district was able to use Buy Board to find the best prices for the two vehicles.

Commissioners court discusses jail camera and control system bids

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Commissioners Court opened bids on a new camera and control system for the Archer County Jail during its meeting Monday, May 10. Archer County Sheriff Jack Curd said the first bid from Cornerstone Detention Products came in at $545,561 and the second bid from Sustainable Security Solutions at $297,451.

Holliday ISD makes masks optional

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The Holliday ISD School Board voted unanimously to make wearing masks optional for the final few weeks of school at the scheduled meeting on Monday, May 10. The new policy went into effect on Tuesday, May 11.

One arrested after Monday stabbing in Lakeside City

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

A Lakeside City man was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a family member after reportedly stabbing his grandfather on the evening of Monday, May 10. According to a probable cause affidavit, at approximately 7 p.m.

Windthorst junior high at flag dispersal ceremony

5 years ago By Roy Longcrier, Windthorst Jh Principal

Members of the VFW Post 2676 hosted a flag retirement ceremony in front of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Windthorst Wednesday, May 5.

Windthorst junior high at flag dispersal ceremony

Finding her next classroom

5 years ago By Andy Newberry, Msu Texas

Brooke Schreiber is confident in her abilities as she prepares to lead her classroom after celebrating her Spring 2020 graduation from Midwestern State University Saturday at Kay Yeager Coliseum. Just a year ago, it was a different feeling.

Antelope Cemetery Association to host decoration day

5 years ago By Press Release

The Antelope Cemetery Association will observe its annual Decoration Day on Sunday, May 16, at the Antelope Cemetery, located at 10792 FM 175. There will be a business meeting and memorial service at 11 a.m.

Archer City Splash Day to be held May 22

5 years ago By Press Release

The Archer City Pool will open for the summer on Saturday, May 22 from 1 to 6 p.m. Splash day will take place that day and admission will be free to the public.

Archer City High School Class of 1971 to celebrate 50th reunion

5 years ago By Press Release

The graduating class of 1971 of Archer City High School will hold a 50th-year reunion this coming Saturday, May 15th at the Royal Theater. A class spokesman said there will be an open invitation to play 18 holes of golf Saturday morning at the Archer City Country Club.