American Legions and VFW posts across the county have set services for Memorial Day which the public is invited to attend. Gary Johnston Post 198 American Legion, Archer City, will remember the fallen heroes from past wars by meeting at the Post home at 232 East Main Street, Archer City at 8 a.m.

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

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.

A total lunar eclipse created a blood moon over most of North America for those who stayed up late on Sunday, May 15. Photo/Will Edwards.

After a fiery school board meeting on May 10, the Windthorst ISD administration released a statement regarding a controversial feminism excerpt giving to junior high students. A group of parents came to the May 10 meeting to voice their concerns with the excerpt their children read in a benchmark test.