Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor.

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 83 Calls for Service during the past seven day period ending Sunday, Dec. 27. On the day of this report there were 25 individuals incarcerated in the Archer County Jail consisting of 23 men and two women.

My last article for the year and I want to share the grandest of epiphanies. Plants, left to their own culture and growing habits, do not need us at all. We need them and without them mankind simply would not exist. Think on it.

Faith Memorial Baptist Church welcomes Scott Simpson as its new pastor. Simpson is a graduate of University of the Cumberlands and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.

The Sheriff’s Office received 97 Calls for Service during the past seven day period ending Sunday, Dec. 13. On the day of this report there were 28 individuals incarcerated in the Archer County Jail consisting of 23 men and five women.

The Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by Over- Drive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.

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 Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.