The Windthorst ISD School Board voted to extend Superintendent Dr. William Paul’s contract by one year through the 2024-2025 school year during its meeting Wednesday Jan.

January is School Board Recognition Month and Windthorst ISD is honored to celebrate its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district’s schools and students. “Our school board members are selfless volunteers who spend long hours working to ensure all of our students have the opportunity to learn and grow,” district superintendent William Paul said.

Everything is not a tomato. I say that a lot and write it down often. When I see folks attempting to “protect” our native plant species from a freeze I shudder in disbelief. What are they thinking? That this tree/shrub/flowering plant needs something wrapped around it or placed over it? In the 10,000 years or so these plants have been here have they not experienced temperatures below 32(f) every winter? Yes, we should and will do this for a tomato. So what about those tomatoes? America’s favorite fruit/veggie…

The Sheriff’s Office received 153 calls for service this past week. As this report is being written there are 20 inmates and four being female in the Archer County Jail.

The twentieth century was a time of great innovation and progress in technology. Some of the most significant breakthroughs were in the areas of energy, medicine, and electronics. Leonard Northrup was among these important inventors. In a life that took him from making saddles to making solar power, Northrup’s own work with solar energy helped revolutionize the entire industry.

Now you can use your library card to check out a mobile hotspot device - just like a book. These pocket-sized devices are easy to use and can connect up to 8 devices, such as your smart phone, laptop, and tablet, to cellular Internet. Use the device to surf the Internet, help your children do their homework, connect to health and banking services, and much, much more! The device and service are already paid for, you just need to come in to the library to check it out!

February 3 Darryl Sewell First Baptist Church Holliday February 10 Daniel Reddick Church of Christ Archer City.

Something happens when we have meaningful connections with people. I have had the highest honor and privilege of serving people as a Pastor and Funeral Director in a several different communities.

The Windthorst Spartans 8th grade boys are 6-1 on the season with wins vs. Olney (45-18), Archer City (44-6) and Quanah (50-26). The 8th grade was loss came against Lipan (57-31). The 7th grade boys are 3-4 with wins against Olney (32-23) and Archer City (32-15) and losses to Quanah (28-23) and Lipan (35-25). The Combo B Team is 3-0-1 with a tie against Olney (16-16) and a win over Archer City. All groups are improving throughout the season.

Girls Friday, Jan. 21 Archer City 49, Archer City 49, Olney 21 The Lady Cats remained unbeaten in district play following a 28-point thumping on the road at Olney.