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Peggy McWhorter Hubbard, age 85, of Archer City, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Olney.

The Archer Public Library Summer Reading Program ended at the end of July and the program saw growth in its participation. Librarian Gretchen Abernathy-Kuck said there were 23 readers with a total of 275 hours read.

Ongoing Immunization for children and adults without CHIP, Medicare, or private insurance at Archer City Field Office of the TX Dept of State Health Services. Call for appt 940-574-2159 Sunday, Aug.

The Windthorst ISD proposed its Fiscal Year 2022 budget during its board meeting Monday, Aug. 9.

The Holliday ISD School Board met on Monday, Aug. 9, at the Holliday ISD Administration Building.

Local organizations are spreading the word about a statewide program in Texas to assist renters struggling to avoid eviction and landlords who have not received rent payments because of the eviction moratorium. Some $1.3 billion in emergency assistance is available through the Texas Rent Relief Program. The funds were allocated through the Coronavirus Relief Bill passed by Congress and are designed to reduce evictions by covering rent and utility expenses starting as far back as March 2020.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has appointments available for adult and childhood immunizations at their Field Office located at 511 S Cedar Street in Archer City. DSHS offers all back-toschool vaccines for kindergarten, seventh grade and college entry, as well as all infant and childhood immunizations. Adult immunizations are available to those who qualify.

The Holliday City Council voted to amend water and sewer rates beginning on Oct. 1.