County discusses budget requests
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The Archer County Commissioner’s Court held a budget workshop Monday, July 8, and heard from a few elected officials on what they want built into the next fiscal year budget. Commissioner Pct.
Archer Public Librar y to host book signing
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The Archer Public Library is proud to announce it will be hosting a book signing for authors Jim Black and Jim Lewis on Wednesday, July 17 from Noon until 3:00 P.M. The Archer City natives have collaborated on two works—Life with Bingo and Ezra. In addition to these, Black will have copies of all of his other books on hand for purchase. These include River Season, Miracle on the Gridiron, the recently published Stones of Summer and others.
Leverton places in land judging
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Noah Leverton, who attends Woodson ISD, was part of the team that won third in state for land judging. This team was the first team ever from Woodson to make it to Nationals.
Texas History Minute
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Louis 14 Texas has been a land under control of many different flags in its long history. From the early Native American tribes to the European colonial powers to the United States, each era has left an impact on the state.
What can you bear?
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One of the most misunderstood scriptures in God’s Word is found in I Corinthians 10:13. “He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.” Some people twist that passage and say that God will never give you more than you can handle. Really? Is that right? Wait a minute. Look at our world. Look at the holocaust, death, murder, cancer, and wars. It seems people are given burdens they cannot handle.
Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines at the Royal Theater on July 13
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Huge arena shows in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston dominate the live performance scene. The problem is getting an expensive ticket and then battling the crowd. Often the super star performers appear as a spec from your nose bleed seat so you spend most of time watching the big screen. There is another alternative to see super star entertainment.
ACPD cracking down on golf carts
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The Archer City Police Department and other local agencies are cracking down on golf cart ordinance violations. Archer City Police Chief Justin Perron updated the Archer City Council on law enforcement’s efforts to curb violations of the ordinance during a council meeting Thursday, June 27.
Archer City approves insurance increase
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The Archer City Council approved renewing health, dental, vision and life insurance with the TML Health Benefits Pool during its council meeting on Thursday, June 27. City Secretary Kim Whitsitt told the council that the city currently pays 100% of its employee’s insurance plan.
State candidates speak at Democratic Convention
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Press Release, Archer County Democratic Party The Texas Democratic Party held its annual convention at the El Paso Convention Center early in June to highlight candidates who will appear on the ballot in November. One of the guest speakers was United States Representative Colin Allred.
