Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported Tuesday, Jan. 19, that the county will remain included in the GA-29 mandate including a facial coverings which was issued by Governor Greg Abbott due to large positive COVID-19 case numbers in the county.

Archer County Commissioners, after several presentations and offers, agreed to transfer the old jail building, grounds and artifacts to Archer County Museum & Arts Center, Inc., a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation (ACMAC). The official closing of the transaction was in early March of 2020 just in time for the COVID-19 pandemic to take center stage, shutting down most activity.

Paul Manuel “PB” Berend, age 67, of Deer Creek, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 11, at his residence.

Sherry “Shorty” Stanford Pippin, age 83, of Archer City, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, at an Olney hospital.

Jerry Lynn Anderle, age 57, of Scotland, passed away Jan. 16, in a Wichita Falls hospital, surrounded by his family.

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.

The Archer City Volunteer Fire Department recently received its new fire rescue truck which was purchased from the city of Melissa. Courtesy photo/ACVFD.

The Sheriff’s Office received 199 calls for service since Jan. 1.

Lady Cats keep rolling, pick up seventh-straight win Archer City climbed to 14-3 overall and remained unbeaten in District 9-2A play with a pair of decisive wins over Seymour (48-29) and Olney (51-10) last week. In the win over the Lady Panthers on Tuesday, Jan.

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