In loving memory of an extraordinary woman, Dorothy Caroline “Carol” Cook, of the Spring Creek Community, peacefully gained her wings and reunited with her husband Jack, at the age of 84 on Dec, 3, 2023, while surrounded by her loved ones.

“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!” Isaiah 9:6-7 This week, we begin what in church circles is commonly referred to as the Advent season. Advent is the 4 weeks before Christmas when the church celebrates the first coming of Christ and anticipates His second coming. Its name comes from both the Latin adventus meaning “coming” and the Greek parousia, “the second coming” and marks the start of the Western liturgical year.

Girls Archer City 57 Midway 37 The Archer City Lady Cats took on the Midway Lady Falcons at John Guice Gymnasium Tuesday, Nov. 28.

Windthorst 59 Valley View 32 The Dragon Classic started off with a bang for the Windthorst Trojans, beating the Valley View Eagles 59 to 32. Sophomore Jaxon Stark shined offensively, scoring 23 points, with two three-pointers on the night.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Despite a completely new offensive and defensive scheme, the Eagles proved once again that the district title still runs through Holliday.

Holliday (5-2) ran roughshod through the Haskell Tournament this past weekend en route to a 5-0 mark on the week. The Eagles never trailed after the midway point in the opening quarter in any of its four tournament games to win the championship.

In an all-Archer County showdown at Kay Yeager Coliseum, the Holliday Lady Eagles (5-2) pulled away with a 29-12 second half run to knock off Windthorst (4-2), 57-37 on Sat., Dec. 2.

The Angel Tree will be at the Archer Public Library this Christmas season starting on Monday, November 22nd. The Angel Tree program provides new clothing and toys to local children in need. Donors simply choose an Angel and shop for their Angel’s Christmas wish list.

The Sheriff’s Office received 203 calls for service this past week. As this report is being written there are 28 inmates and 3 being female in the Archer County Jail.