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Cattlewoman accepting scholarship applications

11 months ago By Nathan Lawson

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by the Wichita Falls Area Cattlewomen, an organization of women who are involved in or support the beef industry. Applicants must meet the following criteria.

80th Archer County Rodeo, Ranch Rodeo wrangles in large crowds

11 months ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Rodeo Association presented the 80th Annual Archer County Rodeo and Ranch Rodeo Thursday, June 19, through Saturday, June 21, at the Archer County Rodeo Arena. The Ranch Rodeo was Thursday, June 19, and Tipped Hat Livestock consisting of Shane McAdoo, Lucas Love, Dale Martin, Casey Correll and Gabe Wediel won the event.

80th Archer County Rodeo, Ranch Rodeo wrangles in large crowds

Archer City ISD pays off portion of 2040 bond

11 months ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer City ISD School Board approved calling a portion of the outstanding ACISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2015B for Redemption prior to maturity in its board meeting on Monday, June 23.

The Archer City ISD School Board voted to pay off $1.1 million of its 2040 bond, on Monday, in order to smooth the future I&S tax payments for its taxpayers. Photo/Landon Davis

Archer County News earns Better Newspaper Awards

11 months ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County News was recently recognized with five awards, including two first place finishes, during the 2024 Texas Press Association’s Texas Better Newspaper Contest at the TPA Conference. Awards were presented at the TPA Convention and Trade Show in Denton on Saturday, June 21.

The Archer County News earned a first place Sports Photography and first place Page Design award in the 2024 TPA Better Newspaper Contest. Photo/Nathan Lawson

Commissioners take action on long list of items

11 months ago By Nathan Lawson

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court acted upon an extensive list of items during its meeting on Monday, June 23. The court opened and awarded bids for road base materials and fuel and oil for the next fiscal year.

Archer County Rodeo and Ranch Rodeo set for this weekend

11 months ago By Nathan Lawson

It’s rodeo time once again in Archer County. The Archer County Rodeo Association will present the 80th Annual Archer County Rodeo and Ranch Rodeo Thursday, June 19, through Saturday, June 21, at the Archer County Rodeo Arena.

The 80th Annual Archer County Rodeo and Ranch Rodeo will be held Thursday, June 19, through Saturday, June 21, and will feature events like Wild Cow Milking, File photo

HISD approves weight room purchase

11 months ago By Landon Davis

The Holliday School Board approved a bid to purchase Weight Room Equipment in their school board meeting on Monday, June 9. Holliday Athletic Director and head football coach Kyle Atwood and strength and conditioning coach Joey Heron presented three bids from three fitness equipment manufacturers to the board to discuss and possibly purchase for the newly renovated field house.

Holliday ISD wins back-to-back Lonestar Cups

11 months ago By Landon Davis

Holliday High School was named the Lone Star Cup champion for the second year in a row following another fantastic year in academics and athletics for the 2024-2025 school year. The UIL Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classifications, based on their team performance in district and state championships.

Holliday ISD was presented the 2023-2024 UIL Lone Star Cup prior to its Homecoming Game on Friday, Sept. 20. It was announced this week that Holliday is set to win the 2024-2025 Lone Star Cup. File photo

Holliday amends water, sewer rates

11 months ago By Landon Davis

The Holliday City Council approved the amending of city ordinance Chapter 13, Art. 13.100 and §Sec.

Mitchell wins Windthorst Junior Dairy Show

11 months ago By Press Release

The Windthorst community celebrated dairy month with the Windthorst Junior Dairy Show on Tuesday, June 10 at the old baseball field behind church. According to Archer County News of June 6, 1968, the show originators were Lawrence and Paul Berend, owners of Berend Bros and the first show was in