I first met Adam Lowder and Katie Barbaree in early March at the Spur Hotel to get some logistical details about their independent film Wayward Kin, which is scheduled to premiere in Archer City at the Royal Theater on April 25 with an additional showing on April 26. I was already in a good mood that day, but their authenticity and appreciation for the town instantly lifted me up a notch, filling my afternoon with a bit more joy. I couldn’t wait to share news about the movie with my community.

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Have you ever been through a season where it seemed like everything was not going as planned? Things often come into our lives suddenly and often unexpected. We all face challenges that are often out of our control such as health issues, changes in our family, career changes, tragedy and all sorts of things that can cause grief. If it goes on too long, we can find ourselves searching for hope.

The Archer City Council approved lowering the price of the minimum bid of former Archer City Nursing Home located at 200 East Chestnut during its meeting on Thursday, March 27. The council had approved listing the former nursing home building for sale at a minimum price of $75,000 in January before approving lowering the price to $40,000 in its March meeting.

A group of community members presented their plans to create an Archer City Education Foundation nonprofit during the Archer City ISD School Board meeting Monday, March 24. A community group led by Mark Hilbers, Steven Schroeder and Karen Aulds were on hand to present to the school board.