For the first time since the 2018-2019 season, all three schools advanced past the Area round of the playoffs. Archer City and Holliday both were Regional Semifinalists, while Windthorst was a State Semifinalist for the fourth-straight season.

For those wanting to vote in the Republican and Democratic primaries have less than one month to register to vote in Archer County. The last day to register will be Monday, Feb.

Nearly every Archer County city saw a increase in sales tax revenue in December than they did in December of 2024. Five of the seven cities in the county saw an increase in their sales tax revenue in 2025 from 2024.

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The Archer County Junior Livestock Show will debut a new show schedule for its 2026 edition with 8 of the 14 events having their showtimes adjusted.

There were a ton of memorable moments from this sports season for the three Archer County high schools. From competing at state to performing awe-inspiring plays on the gridiron, hardwood, and diamond, Archer County athletes have a knack to rise to the top when the moment calls for it.

As 2025 comes to an end, the Archer County News looks back at some of the top stories from throughout the year. This week, we look back at some of the top stories from July through December.

Windthorst 4-H on flag duty

The Archer Public Library will be closed Tuesday, December 23rd through Friday December 26th, and Thursday, January 1st. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ************** 1928, Paris A boy is found, moments from death, and taken in by a kindly family.