It’s the season of High School graduations and I’m always sort of nostalgic when I watch the new crop of Senior’s receive their diploma. There will be gratitude expressed to Coaches, Teachers Staff and Parents who have proudly supported them through their years at school. I admittedly believe that anyone can grow and improve from today forward and do things that may seem impossible to others.

The city council of Holliday approved making Hyper-Reach as its new emergency alert system at a cost of $500 per year during its meeting Monday, May 16. County Emergency Management Coordinator Shane Wright presented the information to the council at its previous meeting May 9.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Red River Chevy Dealers recognized Judy Hale, Windthorst ISD Band Director, with a Teacher Appreciation Award for 2021-2022 school year. She was awarded $1,000 for her hard work and dedication to her students. Courtesy photo/Windthorst ISD

Windthorst’s Camryn Latham signed to continue her softball career at Arlington Baptist on Tuesday, May 17. Photo/Will Edwards.

Last Wednesday, Commissioner Wolf called asking about the status of a landfill in Archer County. I told him that since 2015, when I took office, until now, I have never been approached or consulted on the matter of a landfill.

On Friday, May 13, Archer City Elementary Book Buddies hosted a breakfast to thank volunteers who participated in the program this past school year. Courtesy photo/Jenny Schroeder.

The Archer City Pool will open for the summer on Sunday, May 22, from 2 to 6 p.m. Splash day will take place that day and admission will be free to the public.