The Archer City City Council set a date for final action on the proposed budget and tax rate during its meeting Thursday, Sept. 3.

A Brown Ford Expedition crashed and rolled on U.S. 82 near E. Ferguson Road Thursday, Sept. 3, afternoon. The male driver was transported to a Wichita Falls Hospital after he complained of back pain. Photo/Jerry Phillips

Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were attempting to locate a reported reckless driver headed west on U.S. 82 Saturday, Sept. 5, when a trooper found the vehicle driving west in the eastbound lanes.

The city of Scotland is hosting a Mark on the Park fundraiser to add engraved bricks in the sidewalk at Scotland City Park. According to a press release, the city will be placing an order for the bricks by Friday, September 18.

Kathy Bailes is the new County Executive Director in the Wichita (Iowa Park) and Archer County FSA Offices.

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.

Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor.

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson announced the county had 60 positive cases with seven of them being active in a press release Tuesday, Sept. 8. The county also reported its first COVID-19 related fatality.

A hazmat team was called after a truck rolled over on U.S. 82 just west of FM 368 near Holliday around 8:15 p.m.

The election calendar for 2020 has been full of party primaries and there is a lot of anticipation as the Nov. 3 General Election approaches. However, Governor Abbott, by Special Order, has established an additional election day to fill the seat vacated by District 30 State Senator Pat Fallon.