Writers from across the country will gather in Archer City to pay tribute to one of its native sons and author Larry McMurtry who died March 25, in Tucson, Ariz. In addition to the literary tribute, the Royal Theater will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of The Last Picture Show, the Peter Bogdanovich film made from McMurtry’s third book, with an outdoor showing of the film.

There aren’t many things as fickle as our memories, especially in times of hardships. The Israelites in Exodus seem to be the biggest bunch of ungrateful people you could imagine. They had just witnessed God save them by sending plagues on the Egyptians, parting the Red Sea, turning bitter water sweet from a log, making manna appear out of nowhere, having water come from a rock and many more things. Even in all of these impossible scenarios, we continue to see the people of God complain, whine, and wonder if God cares for them.

Archer County’s population is decreasing according to the results of the 2020 U.S. Census results that were recently released.

Last weekend the North Texas community rallied around the Cody and Candace Stephens family of Archer City, raising over $50,000 with a cornhole tournament, meal, silent auction and live auction. The goal was to raise funds to help the Stephens family cover expenses incurred in a series of unfortunate events and show them support to lift them up in a difficult season.

Early voting on the Nov. 2 Special Constitutional Amendment Election will begin on Monday, Oct.