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.

The Lakeside City city council tabled action on raising the city’s water rates during its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21.

The 2021 Windthorst Homecoming Court (L to R): Keaira Fillingim, Tara Tackett, Jenna Veitenheimer, Katy Berend, Megg Lindley and Abby Schroeder. Photo /Will Edwards.

The Archer County News is pleased to bring you a new Religion Page. Look for a new devotional each week from one of several local church leaders.

September 30 Daniel Reddick, Church of Christ, Archer City Archer City October 7 Mikey Pesqueda, First Baptist Church, Archer City Archer City.

The city of Scotland will be sponsoring a free Town Clean-up Weekend on Friday, Oct. 8, and Saturday, Oct.

Agnes Schreiber celebrated her 101st birthday with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Agnes was born Aug. 23,1920 and still lives at her home in Windthorst. She enjoys jigsaw puzzles, TV and exercising.

Sept. 20 Book Buddy Program resumes at AC Elementary.

USDA Designates 13 Texas Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts.

A new wooden carved eagle showed up at Superior Pipeline Services in Holliday just in time for football season and the 2021-2022 school year. Courtesy photo/Superior Pipeline Services.