Statewide Alert Test Set for April 2

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Archer County Emergency Management Coordinator Shane Wright announced that a statewide mass notification exercise will take place on Thursday, April 2. “On April 2, you will probably receive a lot of notifications on your email, phone, and other devices,” Wright said.

Archer County News Names Boys Elite 8 Team

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The 25-26 basketball season saw returning starters and fresh faces leave it all out on the court for the three county high school teams. The Windthorst Trojans secured their first district championship since 2006, while the Holliday Eagles made it to the Regional Semis round for the third-consecutive season.
Windthorst’s Jaxon Stark earned his second-straight ACN MVP. He led the county in total points (647) and total rebounds (420). File photo

Living the Mission of Christ Beyond the Church Walls

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I have read several books on evangelism and worship that contain valuable insights that can strengthen believers. As believers and followers of Christ, we are called to live on mission and reach others with the same message of salvation that came to us through someone who cared enough to share Jesus. That simple truth is something Christians often know, yet it is something that must continually be remembered and practiced.
Living the Mission of Christ Beyond the Church Walls

Archer County News Names Girls Elite 8

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The 25-26 season featured another year of quality basketball on the hardwood for Archer City, Windthorst, and Holliday. The Lady Cats finished with an overall record of 15-14, their second-straight season above .500 under head coach Tyler Owen.
Holliday post Emma Ellis was named ACN’s Elite 8 MVP after she averaged 10.1 points and 10.1 rebounds and blocked 29 shots for the Lady Eagles this season. File photo

One Dies in Archer County UTV Crash

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A 13-year-old boy from Burkburnett has died following a single-vehicle crash the afternoon of Friday, March 13, in Archer County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m.

WISD Board Approves Leasing Land Behind Ag Building

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The Windthorst ISD School Board approved a one-year lease agreement with Nathan Munchrath to allow him to grow hay on the six acres the school owns behind the ag shop on Monday, March 16. Superintendent Jason Nolan said the district will receive 25% of the hay produced as compensation.
The Windthorst ISD School Board approved a one-year lease with Nathan Munchrath to grow hay on six acres behind the district’s ag science building. In return, the district will receive 25% of the hay, which can be used, sold, or given to students. Photo/Nathan Lawson
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