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Happy April! We have moved beyond Lent and our Easter celebrations. I hope that you were able to worship and celebrate The Resurrection of Christ and spend some time with your families.

If you’re looking for something to do in Archer City this Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, there will be no shortage of options. As the town is hosting four events that are expected to draw a crowd.

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The cities of Holliday, Scotland and Windthorst saw an increase in sales tax in March than they did in the same time frame in 2023. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on March 2 that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $980.9 million in local sales tax allocations for March 2.2 percent less than in March 2023.

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“And now, go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead…” Matthew 28:7 Another Holy Week has come and gone – we have paused to take time to celebrate the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, remembered Christ’s death on Good Friday, and rejoiced at the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ 3 days later. Praise the Lord!

Archer County held its Republican Convention on Saturday, March 23, along with every other county in the state of Texas. Leading up to the county convention were precinct conventions, all of which were held on March 18.

Another state champion has etched their name into Windthorst history as powerlifter Wyatt Steinberger took home the gold medal in the division 4, 148-pound class powerlifting state meet in Abilene on Saturday, March 23.

Grace Community Church Pastor Jon Curry announced the church has withdrawn its request for a zoning variance to allow for a parking lot at 301 S. Ash Street during an Archer City council meeting on Thursday, March 21.