Now through Dec 15 Archer City Salvation Army Angel Tree: on Facebook , @ Archer Public Library, round up at Oodles, or mail donations: Box 273, Archer City, TX, 76351 Sat, Dec. 11 Christmas in the Park & Parade, City Park, parade starts at 6 p.m.; Also, the 5k Reindeer Run: Sign in 1-2:30, race starts at 3p.m.

Berend Bros. is the oldest company of its type in North Texas, providing local farms and families with quality products and services since 1939. This Christmas, Berend Bros. is providing bags of healthy snacks for Santa’s reindeer to enjoy while St. Nick is delivering presents to homes in North Texas. Berend Bros. is giving away free bags of Magic Reindeer Food to children, starting Friday, December 10th until Christmas Eve. Free bags of Magic Reindeer Food will be available at all 5 Berend Brothers locations in North Texas, including Wichita Falls, Windthorst, Bowie, Olney and Megargee.

THURSDAY, DEC. 9 Shepherd's Pie, Squash & Zucchini, Roll, Fruit Salad FRIDAY, DEC.

THURSDAY, DEC. 9 Tacos, Spanish Rice, Queso & Chips FRIDAY, DEC.

The jury charged with determining innocence or guilt in The State of Texas versus Charles Ray Hunter murder trial took only 16 minutes to return a guilty verdict Monday, Dec. 6.

A high-speed chase through Archer County ended with a collision in the heart of Archer City Friday evening. According to Archer County Sheriff Jack Curd, an Archer County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed and attempted to stop a dark colored passenger car for traveling approximately 90 miles per hour on FM 440 near Holliday.

Right: Santa Claus came to town take Christmas List and get photos with festival goers Thursday, Dec. 2.

The Holliday Elementary and Middle Schools took UIL Academic Zone Championships in District 7-3A Thursday, Dec. 2.