Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation announced it has awarded a $42,100 grant to Bowman Volunteer Fire Department to ensure its first responders have the necessary equipment to keep community members and themselves safe. The grant will be used to purchase battery powered extrication tools, fulfilling a critical need within the department.

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“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.