The Archer Public Library’s Summer Reading Program 2022 is here! The library kicked off its reading contest on June 1st and is accepting entries through July 31st, for a chance to win a Kindle E-Reader loaded with free eBooks! 1 hour read = 1 entry into the contest.

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The 85th Maskat Shrine Oil Bowl Classic is chocked full of Archer County athletes with 23 recent graduates taking the field one final time. Holliday led the way with 10 selections while Archer City had eight and Windthorst five.

Wildlife on the Move's Eric Brittingham shows off an opossum to a volunteer at the Archer Public Library Summer Reading Program event in the Royal Theater Wednesday, June 1. Photo/Grace Rees Wildlife on the Move's Eric Brittingham looks for a volunteer to hold a king snake at the Archer Public Library Summer Reading Program event.

Left to right Archer City ISD Football Coach and Athletic Director Bradan Ritchey and Atmos Energy Staff Zach White, Colby Durham, Curt Partridge, and Brandon Coleman pose with a photo of donated water bottles from Atmos Energy. Courtesy photo

The Family of Katelyn Casillas would like to thank everyone for their support, prayers, phone calls, and messages during her emergency. She is doing well and we are expecting a full recovery. This is why we love living in a small town. Our family appreciates each and every one of you. Much Love, Casillas Family

Elwanda Stone, 88 of Holliday, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 31. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 10, at the First Baptist Church in Holliday, with Pastor Darryl Sewell officiating.

Louellen Joy (Dougherty) Lechman, 88, of Wichita Falls, died peacefully on Monday, May 16, in the arms of the three loves of her life, her children. A celebration of life will be held June 11, at 11 a.m.

Little did Iryna Hotsuliak, (Ira to her American friends) know when she came to Archer City High School as a foreign exchange student from the Ukraine that she would not be able to return home to her family.