Body Archer County 4-H members are continuing to earn statewide and international recognition through the Texas Youth Livestock Ambassador (TYLA) Program, with students advancing through multiple phases focused on agriculture leadership and advocacy.

Body In the church calendar, we all know about Easter and Christmas. If I asked you what this means to you or to us as the Christian church, you would tell me that Christmas is the birth of Christ and Easter is about the risen Christ. I would refer to you in the Christian Bible.

Body By Nathan Lawson Memorial Day ceremonies honoring fallen service members will be held across Archer County on Monday, May 25, with events planned in Scotland, Windthorst and Archer City.

Body Early voting is underway for the May 26 Republican and Democratic primaries runoff election. While no local races are on the ballot, Archer County residents will have their chance to decide their party’s nominee in a handful of statewide races.

Body The Texas Department of Transportation said a bridge replacement project on Highway 79 north of Archer City has been delayed by weather, manufacturing issues and contractor staffing shortages, pushing the expected completion date to fall 2026.

Body Right: Windthorst senior Maddison Farris gives her valedictorian speech at Windthorst High School’s senior graduation on Sunday, May 17.

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Body The Texas Department of State Health Services offers FREE immunizations for eligible children and adults. School and routine immunizations are available by appointment. Please call our office to schedule your appointment or for more information.

Body The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved new subdivision regulations during its meeting on Monday, May 11. The commissioners have been working with Assistant County Attorney Tyler Sales for over six months on revamping the regulations.

Body Archer County Judge Randy Jackson announced that Vesper Energy plans to develop a 2,300-acre Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) just south of Archer City on DeMoss Road during the Archer County Commissioner’s Court meeting on Monday, May 11.