The Archer County News welcomed Landon Davis to its staff as a reporter at the end of November. Davis is a Henrietta native who attended Henrietta High School before graduating with a Bachelor of Science in communication studies from Tarleton State University in May 2023.

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.

The Archer County Law Enforcement Center is facing many needed replacements and maintenance repairs as it nears 15 years of service. Archer County Sheriff Jack Curd notified the Archer County Commissioner’s Court of many needed upgrades and replacements for the center during its meeting on Monday, Nov.

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court approved a request for improvements to the Archer County Junior Livestock Show Barn office during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 27.