Gov. Jimmy Allred became governor of Texas in a desperate time for Texas. The Great Depression created many hardships for families and crippled state finances.

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 Sheriff’s Office received 145 calls for service this week. As this report is being written there were 15 inmates with four being female in the Archer County Jail.

The Holliday City Council approved its fiscal year 2022 budget and tax rate during its meeting Monday, Sept. 13.

Assistant Superintendent Darla Tackett went over the Windthorst ISD instructional update during its school board meeting Monday, Sept. 13.

The Holliday ISD School Board underwent a finance workshop at the scheduled meeting on Monday, Sept. 13.

A caravan of over 50 bicycle riders, a Pasadena Police Department car, a La Porte Police Department car, a medical trailer, and a couple of bike mechanics came through downtown Archer City last Thursday, Sept. 9 on the way to Archer City Community Center for a meal and night’s rest.