Paul and Nila Dowlearn-Owners of Wichita Valley Nursery. Paul’s recent books, “The Lazy Man’s Garden” and “Touch the Earth” are available at the Nursery, 5314 S.W. Pkwy, Wichita Fall, Texas.

Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor.

The Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by Over- Drive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/

The Texas Department of State Health Services will be holding an immunization clinic in Holliday at First Baptist Church on Oct. 27. Flu shots will be available as well as other immunizations. The clinic will be by appointment only, no walk-ins will be accepted. Please call the Archer City DSHS office at 940-574-2159 to schedule an appointment. Masks are required and all clients/ guardians will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entry to the facility.

Windthorst’s defense continued to dominate, holding Muenster to 185 yards of total offense in an 18-7 win over the Hornets to open District 7-2A play up with a win. After being held scoreless in the first half, senior Kyle Wolf put the Trojans on the board with an 80-yard kickoff return to open the second half and stake Windthorst a 6-0 lead.

The Holliday Lady Eagles secured the district’s top overall seed in the playoffs with a thrilling five-set win on the road over Nocona (21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 17-25, 19-17) on Friday, Oct. 16. Holliday (18-4, 10-1) owns the head-to-head tiebreaker with the Lady Indians after sweeping both meetings this season.

A week after Holliday’s JV salvaged a nail-biting 8-6 win on the road over Valley View with less than 36 hours of prep time, the Eagles wasted no time in putting away Callisburg to remain unbeaten in District 6-3A play.

Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs facing our community, and encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles.

Scotty LaVan Knox, affectionately known as Dodo to his grandchildren, was born March 19, 1935, in Archer City, to Pauline Hoggins Knox and Hal Knox. On Oct. 17, at his home in San Angelo, he left behind a well-worn body for that big oilfield in the sky.

Bill Wolf, age 60, of Windthorst passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, on his family farm doing what he loved most, working his land.