It was a battle of two Class 2A stalwarts on Friday, Sept. 13 as the #4 ranked Windthorst Trojans took on the #3 ranked Muenster Hornets on Trojan Field. The two teams have faced off four out of the last five years, with the Hornets winning the three previous encounters. But this year, the two highly ranked rivals look to make statement victories early on in the season.

For their week three home matchup, the Holliday Eagles hosted the Class 4A Benbrook Bobcats at Don Lucy Stadium on Friday, Sept. 13. Both teams were 2-0 heading into the game and aimed to keep the winning streak alive.

Commander Claude Hoff of the Scotland- Windthorst Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2676 and John Luig, President, VFW Post 2676 Auxiliary announce the kick-off of this year’s VFW Voice of Democracy (VOD) and Patriot’s Pen (PP) Scholarship competitions and the National Citizenship Education Teacher of the year award.

TThe Sheriff’s Office received 176 calls for service this past week. As this report is being written there are 26 inmates 4 being female in the Archer County Jail.

What comes to mind when you hear the term, Treasure Seekers? Maybe Pirates? Maybe a moviesuch as National Treasure? Maybe you envision aperson with a metal detector walking on a beachlooking for lost jewelry or coins? The world’s idea of treasure is much different than God’s idea of treasure.

The Archer Public Library is excited to announce an update to the e-book services provided through the E-Read Texas Program at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Starting October 1st, we will transition from the e-book platform SimplyE to the new e-book platform Boundless. This change will not affect Libby. Boundless offers many new features, including reading achievement badges, larger checkout limits, and social sharing features. With Boundless and Libby, library patrons can check out e-books and audiobooks for free, enabling them to enjoy the library on the go, adjust the font size of their favorite books with a touch, or listen to books while multitasking. Come by the library if you'd like help setting up or using Boundless or Libby; we're always happy to help! ************** Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.

“It all depends on whether you’re willing to work hard enough to get what you want, not what stands in your way,” Judge Sarah T. Hughes said in 1977. Hughes faced obstacles in her life, but became the first woman appointed as a federal judge in Texas and also became a nationally- known figure amidst a national tragedy.

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.

Thursday, September 19 -Thursday, September 26 THURSDAY-19th Cheeseburger,Fixings Chips,Pineapple Cake FRIDAY-20th Smothered Chicken, Chunky Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Roll Watergate Salad MONDAY-23rd Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, Egg Roll, Oreo Cheesecake TUESDAY-24th Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chips, Coleslaw, Cherry Cobbler WEDNESDAY-25th Taco Salad, Mexican Corn, Pinto Beans, Fixings, Sopapilla Cheesecake THURSDAY-26th Sliced Ham,Yams Green Bean Casserole, Salad, Buttermilk Pie . In Person Dining Starts at 12:pm .

An offensive masterclass brought Holliday a 3-1 set victory over the Class 1A #3 ranked Harrold Lady Hornets on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Senior setters Maggie Maxwell and Braylie Womack combined for 42 assists in the Lady Eagle’s win, with Womack finishing the night with 24 assists, while her teammate Maxwell collected 18 assists. Womack also added nine digs, one ace, and even two kills of her own.