Hometown Gardner

Body 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.
Hometown Gardner

Archer County Sheriff's Report

Body The Sheriff’s Office received 305 calls for service the last two weeks. As this report is being written there were 24 inmates with five being female in the Archer County Jail.
Sheriff Jack Curd

HFM receives $500 donation

Body Atmos Energy presented a check for $500 to Harvest Food Ministries, a kids feeding program in Holliday. On Thursday, Aug. 12, they prepared boxes of food for 150 children in the community.
HFM receives $500 donation

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses now on sale

Body The start of a new hunting season is right around the corner and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding hunters and anglers that current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the Year-from-Purchase All-Water Fishing Package) will expire at the end...

Big Blue Band going medieval in 2021

Body Windthorst’s Big Blue Band from Trojanland was an instrumental part in the Trojan’s state championship run last season. This year, they’ll be led by a pair of players that helped orchestrate that run.
The 2021 Big Blue Band will perform "The Pursuit of the Throne" during the 2021 season as it hopes to compete for a UIL 2A marching title. File photo

10-year brand renewal period coming up

Body The Archer County Clerk’s Office will begin accepting brand renewals on Aug. 31. All state cattle brands are set to expire on Feb. 28, 2022, according to section 144.044 of the Texas Agricultural Code.
Those with registered brands and marks will need to prepare a trip to the Archer County Clerk's office to renew them starting Tuesday, Aug. 31. Courtesy photo/Archer County Museum and Art Center