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

The Sheriff’s Office received 93 Calls for Service during the past seven day period ending Sunday, Dec. 6. On the day of this report there was 28 individuals incarcerated in the Archer County Jail consisting of 22 men and six women. During the month of November, 31 individuals were arrested and booked into the Archer County Jail consisting of 26 men and five women.

The runoff election for the Texas Senate District 30 unexpired term of Pat Fallon began early voting on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

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/.

Robert L. Hite The attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 horrified the American people.

The Sheriff’s Office received 73 Calls for Service during the past seven day period ending Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. On the day of this report there were 26 individuals incarcerated in the Archer County Jail consisting of 20 men and six women.

It was an excellent rain. Just over ½” here at the Dowlearn abode this past Saturday.

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/.

Thanksgiving In what has most certainly been one of the most unusual years in memory, the nation will mark Thanksgiving once again on this Fourth Thursday in November. It is part of a long tradition that has spanned many generations, including historical parallels in Texas.