Welcome to the official website of the City of Archer City. Archer City is 25 miles southwest of Wichita Falls, lies at the junction of State Highway 79 and State Highway 25, and is the county seat of Archer County. We are a quaint Texas town that enjoys our “small town” feel and friendliness but also offers some finer aspects of city life.
Many know of Archer City because of our famous native son, Pulitzer Prize winning author, Larry McMurtry. Movies based on his novels, The Last Picture Show and Texasville, were filmed on the streets of Archer City.
Ranching and oil are two major industries in our area. Archer County is known as the “Short Grass Ranching Capital” of the nation because our grass, which is short, has tremendous strength and nutritious qualities. We are also known for excellent hunting. Our area is home to deer, dove, quail, turkey, and wild hogs.
City of Archer City, Texas -- (940) 574-4570
118 S. Sycamore, PO Box 367
Archer City, TX 76351
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This page was last updated: September 16, 2016
The City of Archer City encourages water conservation due to extreme drought conditions. Click here to view 10 easy water conservation tips.
2015 Drinking Water Report
Recycling
The City is excited to announce that recycling is now available! A recycling container is now located at 221 N. Sycamore (by the large water tower) and will be available to the public at all times.
The following items are accepted:
Aluminum , Plastics, Glass, Paper, Tin & Steel, Milk Jugs, Cardboard, Newspaper, Magazines, Phonebooks
The City of Archer City has approved a new Drought Contingency Plan effective May 30, 2015. Click here to view current water restrictions.
Grey Water
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has regulations that govern the use of grey water - water from washing machines, showers, tubs, reclaimed rainwater, etc. Refer to the links below to learn more about grey water regulatiions:
Upcoming Community Events
Archer City
Community Calendar may be viewed at:
Archer City Visitor Center Mural
BULLETIN BOARD
Municipal Court, Wed., Sept. 21, 2 PM
2016 TAX RATE
A TAX RATE OF .755 PER $100 OF VALUATION HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF ARCHER CITY.
ADOPTED TAX RATE .755
PRECEDING YEAR'S TAX RATE .725
EFFECTIVE TAX RATE .71234
THE EFFECTIVE TAX RATE IS THE TOTAL RATE NEEDED TO RAISE THE SAME AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE FOR THE CITY OF ARCHER CITY FROM THE SAME PROPERTIES IN BOTH THE 2015 TAX YEAR AND THE 2016 TAX YEAR.
