Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs facing our community, and encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles.

The Texas Department of State Health Services will be holding an immunization clinic in Holliday at First Baptist Church on Oct. 27. Flu shots will be available as well as other immunizations. The clinic will be by appointment only, no walk-ins will be accepted. Please call the Archer City DSHS office at 940-574-2159 to schedule an appointment. Masks are required and all clients/ guardians will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entry to the facility.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Tuesday, Oct.

None of the six candidates got a clear majority of votes for the Senate District 30 unexpired term of Pat Fallon. Shelley Luther and Drew Springer garnered enough votes to face each other in a special runoff election. Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Oct.10 setting the date for the runoff on Saturday, Dec. 19. Early voting in this winner take all matchup begins Dec. 9.