The Archer Public Library now offers Libby by OverDrive! Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed e-books to your Kindle e-reader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.

Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor.

Harold and Patsy Stallcup, of Scotland, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 11. Because of current conditions, the family will be celebrating privately. The family would like for friends and extended family to reach out and wish them well on this special day. Courtesy photo

Archer City’s Ryan Pare and Zane Myracle received $1,000 to attend Missouri Welding Institute after competing in its 11th annual competition in Nevada, Mo. The pair also received a 45 quart cooler for the shop and 8 new welding shirts. Courtesy photo/ACISD

The Scotland, Texas Knights of Columbus homemade German Sausage is being made, the sauerkraut with rib meat, mashed potatoes and green beans are ready to cook, the homemade coleslaw and homemade desserts are ready to serve.

The Sheriff’s Office received 78 calls for service this week. As of this date there were 21 inmates in the Archer County Jail.

Archer City’s Emma Gallegly, Emma Gray, Chase Curry and Madison Becker placed second in cross examination debate as a team. The District 9-2A cross examination competition was held in Archer City at Grace Community Church. Courtesy photo/ACISD

Archer City Police Department arrested one person for disorderly conduct and displaying of a firearm in public after a disturbance Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Archer County Judge Randy Jackson reported Monday, Jan. 25, the county has seen 18 new COVID-19 cases in the last week. The county will be included in the GA-29 mandate unless there are less than 30 cases in a two-week period.