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Archer County non-profits to participate in Texoma Gives

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Four Archer County nonprofit organizations are participating in the 24-county area fundraising program Texoma Gives, which kicks off at 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, with donations able to be given before the event.

Archer County Sheriff’s Weekly Report

5 years ago By News Staff

The Sheriff’s Office received 110 Calls for Service during the past seven day period ending Sunday, Aug. 30. On the day of this report there were 30 individuals incarcerated in the Archer County Jail consisting of 27 men and three women.

Continuing a tradition

5 years ago By News Staff

The Archer City High School Seniors participated in annual painting under the Archer City stoplight on Sunday, Aug. 30.

ACVFD BBQ fundraiser

5 years ago By News Staff

The Archer City Volunteer Fire Department held its third annual BBQ benefit at the station located 501. N. Center St. on Sunday, Aug. 30. Pictured are all the volunteers which made the event possible.

ACISD approves tax rate, budget

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer City ISD school board approved the district’s budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year during its meeting Monday, Aug. 31.

Jill Dunkel (left) is sworn into the Archer City ISD School Board by Business Manager Bridgette Wylie during its meeting Monday, Aug. 31. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Walsh Park completed

5 years ago By Jerry Phillips

The Ralph Stearns mural of a gas station operation on the side of the Archer Library provides a colorful focal point for Walsh Park. The old-style Mobil oil gas pumps on the northwest corner of Hwy.

Historical walking tour of Archer County now on display at Walsh Park. The construction was completed by Mickey Mayo and Abby Abernathy. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Holliday dedicates field in Lucy’s honor

5 years ago By Will Edwards

KFDX Channel 3’s Tobin McDuff recently posed a question on Twitter: Who is the Mount Rushmore at Holliday? In a brief polling session of the same question, Don Lucy was the first name out of everyone’s mouth.

The Holliday Eagles named the field in Don Lucy’s honor prior to the season-opener against Iowa Park on Friday, Aug. 28 Courtesy photo/Kristi Lawson

Archer County COVID-19 update

5 years ago By Nathan Lawson

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson announced the county had 49 positive cases with five of them being active during an update Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Windthorst legend Heather Stark named to Texas Hall of Honor

5 years ago By Will Edwards

The University of Texas chose to honor Windthorst legend and current Trojanette basketball coach Heather Stark with a spot in the Hall of Honor. Formerly Heather Schreiber, Stark helped turn girls athletics into the powerhouse it is today for the Trojanettes.

J.J. Belcher honored as teacher of the year

5 years ago By News Staff

Out of over 1,300 nominations, Windthorst High School math teacher J.J. Belcher was selected as the Red River Best Chevy Dealers Teacher of the Year.

Nominations came from students, fellow teachers and administrators. Her nomination included comments such as, “She follows the golden rule and knows how to make math fun with cool problems.”